Any music you listen to in digital format is compressed to a greater or lesser degree.
]]>I guess I can only continue to wish for this gold standard.
]]>That said, getting uncompressed, clear audio that is free of any DRM crap would be the gold standard to which we should strive.
]]>Null – I agree regarding the CDs, and sadly the music providers are going to concentrate their efforts on shifting profitable music. That said, if you buy DRM music at £3 an album, you can burn it to disk if you want! (Another bonus point for DRM-free music!)
While I buy very little must online (I am largely into classical music and have a big enough collection already thanks), I hate the idea that future generations will be locked into rights managed music. I want my children to be able to buy music and use it in the same manner I did – even if that includes swapping songs with their friends. To this end, I think that giving DRM-free suppliers my custom (even if it is only 50p a year) is worthwhile.
]]>Steve Pudham
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