htbyron
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Back on-topic. I checked out the site, and I agree that it represents an important step in the right direction. Not a lot of artists yet, and nothing mainstream of course, but hopefully they (and others) will get there. I have also used Linn records site to download FLAC files, and I am very impressed with the content and delivery of those files. They are also fairly priced. Pricing on HDTracks is reasonable as well, considering the competition.
Fact is, if I want a lossless version of some music, I will likely buy the CD, as FLAC download prices are not yet low enough to dissuade me from that approach. If CDs become unavailable, then I will look for lossless downloads as a first choice for music I want in the highest quallity format. Even now, though, I buy some downloads from Amazon (high-quality MP3 VBR -V0) and a lot from emusic (MP3 VBR -V0 or -V2 for some stuff). That's good enough for portable use, and for a lot of the music I want to listen to, I'd have to strain to hear any difference from FLAC (not even sure I could)even on my home rig.
Fact is, if I want a lossless version of some music, I will likely buy the CD, as FLAC download prices are not yet low enough to dissuade me from that approach. If CDs become unavailable, then I will look for lossless downloads as a first choice for music I want in the highest quallity format. Even now, though, I buy some downloads from Amazon (high-quality MP3 VBR -V0) and a lot from emusic (MP3 VBR -V0 or -V2 for some stuff). That's good enough for portable use, and for a lot of the music I want to listen to, I'd have to strain to hear any difference from FLAC (not even sure I could)even on my home rig.