How does icecast.org compare to using PHP for streaming MP3 files and what are the advantages of each approach?

Icecast.org is a dedicated streaming server software that is specifically designed for streaming audio content over the internet. It provides a reliable and efficient way to stream MP3 files to a large number of listeners. On the other hand, using PHP for streaming MP3 files can be done by reading the file contents and outputting them to the browser, but it may not be as efficient or scalable as using a dedicated streaming server like Icecast.org. 

<?php
header('Content-Type: audio/mpeg');
header('Content-Disposition: inline; filename="audio.mp3"');
readfile('audio.mp3');
?>

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