well the audio problem looks to have been solved. using Maven3D Pro to encode the AC3 file has produced 100% better results than using Vegas. The difference in clarity is amazing. it sounds just the same as the uncompressed original, and the volume is the same level too. it will be a bit quieter than the original 2004 DVD's but that is mainly due to having to lower it slightly because of all the extra elements in the mix. Just crank the volume up. So with any luck you should see the first version (probably the xvid if i can get the quality a lot better) as early as tomorrow evening