I'd greatly appreciate 192kbps MP3s or AACs (the latter preferable) ripped using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). If it's not too much trouble, that is. Beyond 192, I can't really hear much between the MP3s and the actual CD, but 160 sounds considerably poor to me.
So yeah, up to you, but I would lubz yew forebberz if they were VBR 192kbps.
Hopefully that OST will get released on its own, 'cos then I'll buy it.
That's too bad about only a few songs being arranged. It's really fun with POR(n)'s soundtrack to hear the differences between the two versions. Some songs I like the arranged tracks more, while others I prefer the DS tunes.