Transcoding from simple stereo MP3, should destination use simple too?, [was “dbpoweramp settings, need help!”/TOS #6] Options

[daniel.ok]

I have a small problem here: I want to re-encode my MP3's from 320CBR to -V2 with dbpoweramp (lame 3.99.5) but here is the trick: I have MP3's at 320CBR Stereo and MP3's ar 320CBR Joint Stereo. All I want is that Stereo\Joint Stereo remains the same, only quality modify to -V2. So, when I choose from dbpoweramp\advanced\channels I choose [auto] but this modify my MP3 always to Joint Stereo. Also I choose Stereo (auto) (CD) but it's the same, final MP3 is Joint Stereo from Stereo source.
What should I pick from channels option? (Force Stereo I suppose it's not the way to go, or is?) I've tested another ripper/converter and it was more simple: when I choose Joint Stereo - MP3 is JS, when I choose Stereo - MP3 is Stereo.

Also I have one more important question: It is right what I do? (keep the same type after re-encoding, Stereo - Stereo, Joint Stereo - Joint Stereo) (*please note that I convert MP3 to MP3)

Thank you, Daniel

This post has been edited by daniel.ok: Sep 19 2012, 16:01

[greynol]

Post-processing such as Dolby surround decoding or karaoke-style applications.

Other than that, we've already answered your question with all the information you could possibly need.

In case it helps, let me put it even more plainly: use joint-stereo even if the original file was in stereo.

EDIT: pdq beat me this time around, lol.

This post has been edited by greynol: Sep 19 2012, 19:14