I don't think Lame can handle 24 bit wave files. You probablyhave to convert the 24 file wave file to a 16 wave file first. You might have to start use Fraunhofers MP3 Encoder in stead. If I where you I should check out if the Fraunhofer mp3 encoder can convert to 24 bit mpeg stream. I'll try to check that in my source that I got from Fraunhofer.
Lame supports 24bits wav files fine, and is able to encode in vbr.
(to be sure that there was no bug I just tryed, it works perfectly)
regards,
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