Version 1.x was fine, but clunky. Version 2.0 brought:

: While the plugin manages MP3 compression, the underlying software (like Sound Forge 6.0) supports up to 32-bit files for high audio quality before final encoding. Performance

for audio encoding, or are you trying to get a specific piece of vintage hardware

: Renowned for being extremely lightweight and fast, making it ideal for older hardware or streamlined editing tasks like audiobook production. Audio Quality