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The effects of codec bit-rate adaptation
Reduction of codec bit-rate always means lower quality
The actual switching does affect user perceived quality:
Codec transition effects (varying)
The change in quality can be noticeable
Switching to higher codec rate may not improve user experience.
Flapping between modes can be more annoying than constant lower quality
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