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Great discussion.

I'm currently going through the process of ripping my CD collection to MP3. I'm using Exact Audio Copy (EAC) with the LAME encoder running variable bit rate (VBR). The detailed settings are modeled after the suggestions here

I've been ripping mp3s fast and furious for the past few weeks. I've only listened to a small subset of what I've ripped so far, but I've been extremely pleased with what I've heard.

I have noticed that the compression logs often show "timing problems" occurred during the process, but ultimately there are no errors and I haven't heard any adverse effects in the mp3s themselves. Can anyone explain what these timing problems are? How might they affect the sound of the mp3s if at all, and is there any way or need to try to avoid them?

Thanks in advance!
Scott