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Why is the industry so lame?
Rolling Stone is right. Music downloads were up 55% last year, CD sales down 15%. It's still a relatively small part of the market but the tide is undeniable. Most audiophile's digitized collections are from their own ripped CD's. While lossless d... 
Why is the industry so lame?
Brimac, you are spot on. This industry just does not get it. They need those enormous margins because their market is stagnant to dying. If they tapped into the enormous potential market of Ipod users they could make a killing. And offer innovativ... 
Is iPod Digital Output Possible?
Great article from Stereophile. This looks like a cool new piece of hardware. Wish my 60GB Ipod Photo worked with it. Guess I need 2 new pieces of hardware. 
Why is the industry so lame?
Don, that's what I'm talking about. I saw this too and am very excited. Wadia pulling the raw digits from an Ipod. If they don't sell a ton of these to audiophiles something is seriously wrong. 
Is iPod Digital Output Possible?
I can't wait to get one. I wonder if Wadia is cleaning up the signal at all or passing it straight through. Either way it's a steal for $348. 
Why is the industry so lame?
Hello. Is there anybody out there? 2007 Album sales down 15%. Down in every category. Downloads up 45%.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119941157827866649.html?mod=mm_media_marketing_hs_left 
Is iPod Digital Output Possible?
Try this.... from a name you trust.http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/wadia-digital-to-debut-itransport-digital-ipod-dock/12256 
Best sounding solution for Ipod
Try this one......http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/wadia-digital-to-debut-itransport-digital-ipod-dock/12256With a decent DAC of course. 
DAC for my Apple / Airport express...suggestions
If I were buying at this price point, I'd probably buy a Chroma. It's from an company known for state of the art digital that has gone high end only. The units may be a little old but I bet you would like what they deliver. Disclaimer: No affiliat... 
DAC for my Apple / Airport express...suggestions
Cheer up, maybe you just stumped everyone :-)You can probably search this forum and get ideas. The DAC's I see get mentioned are the Theta Chroma (used under $400), and the Monarchy (available for $400 or so used). New options include the Scott Ni... 
Why is the industry so lame?
Reubent: I'm not an audio designer or manufacturer. But I can read the writing on the wall. 125MM Ipods and computers hooked up to every one of them. Year after year of declining sales of CD's and double digit growth of music downloads. Can you wr... 
Why is the industry so lame?
I hope this clarifies it somewhat. If not, message me and I'll try to provide greater focus since I'm the OP. Anyone else, please jump in....Over 125MM Ipods have been sold in the last 6 years. Stop and think about that for a minute.. How many tur... 
iTunes download formats?
A news item from yesterday's WSJ: Amazon has signed with Warner Records and now offers their music online - DRM free and at 256k. This includes the Asylum, Atlantic, Elektra, Lava, Reprise, Rhino and other labels. It raises their catalog to 2.9MM ... 
Why is the industry so lame?
They only have a limited number of titles but it's a good start. 
Why is the industry so lame?
Hack: You and I are of about the same vintage. I was born just before the end of the 50's. We are not far apart in our thinking, though. I don't delve into the analog vs. digital fray because I switched to digital back in the late 80's. Maybe that...