I tried that, before I posted, it won't accept them on Audiotools, my preferred ripping/writing/processing package, or on my Rio MP3 player.

The MP2 file at 128, downloaded from the DAB broadcast, sounds much better to me on my Empeg , hence why I am trying to retain its integrity: If I convert it to MP3, it comes out at 96, and sounds distinctly jingly jangly. I am contemplating investing in the satellite hardware/software, so that I can transfer MP2's at 192 bkps direct to Empeg, hence my pre-occupation with the subject..

..but, as I said, I can get round it, but thanks for your input...and, as I also said, I'm probably the only Empeg owner trying to do this!