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Dead G
In the flac logfile i get this:
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Used output format : C:\Program Files\FLAC\flac.exe   (User Defined Encoder)
                     320 kBit/s

What does that bitrate signifies? Is higher better? Is lower (like 128KBit\s) worse?
dv1989
You can't set a bitrate for FLAC as it is a lossless codec; these are VBR by nature and only allow you to "choose" the average bitrate by means of applying different complexities of compression. Regardless, EAC's bitrate selector will not apply, as you are using a User Defined Encoder. In effect, the bitrate in this situation means nothing.
Dead G
Ok, so if i understood correctly, that bitrate in the log is EACs bitrate and it dosen't matter, because i'm using flac as an encoder, right?
dv1989
You are essentially correct. The bitrate setting would only have an effect if the user chose one of the "predefined" parameter passing schemes. Many of these seem to be for outdated or uncommon encoders or settings thereof and custom command lines may be recommended instead.
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