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Which High Res releases are worth buying?

A number of A'goners have said they'd like to start a running database of releases that are worth buying. We've all discovered High Res downloads and discs that don't even live up to Redbook standards. Others are a definite improvement. Here's your chance to weigh in on the winners as well as the dogs. Inevitably, you may post a recommendation others may disagree with. Debate is good, but let's keep it clean and courteous. If we do, this could provide everyone with a great resource.
vhiner

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goose
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I kind of struggle with the pricing of High Res downloads. If it is new material the engineer selects the bit rate and sample rate with two clicks of the mouse. The only difference is more storage space for the recording vs. standard 16-bit/44.1kHz. Wouldn't you want to offer it at a redbook price to attract more users?
goose
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Vhiner, what really gets me is there is a real opportunity to drawn in a whole new generation of listeners to support the music industry and for that matter the audio hardware folks. They have only been exposed to poor compressed MP3 music. I don't believe in free music either. If I was running the show, I would make high res downloads so attractive from a pricing point that you couldn't resist! However, at $18 to $25 for a high res download, I have a whole lot of CD's and vinyl to keep me happy.

In addition, there will be an equipment investment hurdle to get over for downloads as well as the availibility of titles being offered. I think there will need to be some consolidation and standardization before I will jump in let alone the "new generation".
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