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does VBR play

Mar 14, 2006 12:58AM PST

i was told once that variable bit rates (VBR) would not play on all mp3 players. is this true? if so which ones will they play on or how do i find out?

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RE: does VBR play
Mar 14, 2006 3:41AM PST

VBR plays on any good mp3 player. Unless it's a very cheap mp3 player it will play VBR.

Apple and Cowon I know play VBR for sure. Since i have the nano and the A2. I use VBR for both of them.

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Iriver, Sandisk and Creative play VBR
Mar 14, 2006 8:19AM PST

Add the iRiver, Sandisk and Creative lines to the players which play VBR files. Most "modern" players can handle VBR with no problem.