CBR is constant bit rate and that is at for example 64kbps. VBR is variable bit rate and that can very by your settings from 128-192kbps for example. I hope this helps. ----- Original Message ----- From: Allan Wong To: winamp4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 2:14 AM Subject: CBR and VBR hi, Refer to my subject above, I want to know, what is the difference in between "VBR" and "CBR" in mp3 ripping format? all your advice will highly appreciate. Regards, Allan Wong