thanks guys for the input

ive been using EAC + Lame high quality, but i didnt like the size of the files very much. i still need to make some tests to see whats the best options for my ears.

i used to think 128kbps was a fine rate, but reading some posts here i found out that it isnt true. but its a shame to see 3mb musics suddenly turning into 6mb using the high quality combo above (the r3mix one). i noticed something strange when hearing the musics later, the kbps rate shown in winamp kept changing, and i have 550kbps mp3s now O_O (the kbps rate that WinXP shows in the folder). is these things normal? they sound way better than they did, despite some clicks (very scratched cds).

ill do some tests with this ogg too , lets see if i can notice any difference.