Thank you for updating us on your situation. The problem you are experiencing with the progress bar has been filed under bug #373534 (https://bugs.launchpad.net/rhythmbox/+bug/373534) so please go there and click "Does this bug affect you?" at the top of the report.
As for your suggestion, I cannot find any previous reports suggesting Rhythmbox recommend the most compatable codecs. If I can verify that this has not been recommended for inclusion with Rhythmbox, would you like to file a "Wishlist" item suggesting that it be implemented?
Thank you for updating us on your situation. The problem you are experiencing with the progress bar has been filed under bug #373534 (https:/ /bugs.launchpad .net/rhythmbox/ +bug/373534) so please go there and click "Does this bug affect you?" at the top of the report.
As for your suggestion, I cannot find any previous reports suggesting Rhythmbox recommend the most compatable codecs. If I can verify that this has not been recommended for inclusion with Rhythmbox, would you like to file a "Wishlist" item suggesting that it be implemented?