When on Soundclick for instance, the export they recommend for optimal translation is 160kbps bit rate, and I usually set the sample rate at 48000.  It is usually the best translation.. However the audible difference in the studio when compared to a wave file is like night and day, so much more perception into the depth of a wave file than I think MP3 will cover, the compensation is alright it mp3 just doesn't bring the detailed clarity of your work for other listeners on the internet to appreciate as well.
 
Thanks
LWD

I bought a DVD player over 10 years ago that was DVD-Audio (DVD-A) capable.  This format came out about the same time as Super Audio CD (SACD).  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-Audio
 
DVD-Audio uses most of the storage on the disc for high-quality audio and is not intended to be a video delivery format. DVD-Audio has much higher audio quality than video DVDs containing concert films or music videos.
 
DVD-Audio has been described as "extinct" by 2007.  Condolences ...
 
I have one DVD-A disk, the Metallica Black Album.  Yep, it rocks! 
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/metallicas-black-album-10-things-you-didnt-know-w433976
 
So I suppose MP3 and earbuds won over audiophile formats?

i think that bird flew about 10 years ago!
 

I won't miss MP3 but it's just become habit!