Cheers!

Though it isnt getting that much of a response. I've posted on the naim forum too. As I've said there, I do honestly thing that if it got the backing of a major magazine, e.g What Hifi and specialist retailers etc, then the whole issue would get more attention

I cant believe that the industry is just stagnating and in terms of the quality of downloads has managed to go backwards. Its been 30 years since cd was introduced, we deserve better.

If people make some noise, we might get change.

Try this link

http://www.change.org/petitions/record-labels-release-high-definition-music-downloads

Also the grammar has now been corrected, Labels not Lables! 

If anyone is interested, I've decided to start a facebook group as a focus point.

I've also posted in more detail the though behind the petition and why its important.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/463034807076103/

I dont think forcing companies to provide it, is very help full. They are endangering anyone by not releasing the material.

I think its better, to try and get the record companies and sellers, to realise that this is an untapped, potential market that they are ignoring and that it has the potential to grow significantly.

UPDATE:

After listening to the peoples comments on various forums the petition title has been changed to:

“Stop the loudness wars and release High Definition Music Downloads”

Petition Link: http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-the-loudness-wars-and-release-high-definition-music-downloads

Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/463034807076103/

I had emailed all those who signed the petition for comment before doing so.

Please note that while many would like to see a fundamental change within the industry so that no record is heavily compressed, this is not realistic as no doubt the record labels / retailers would argue that many people prefer the music “louder” (Even though we may fundamentally disagree).

Instead the petition focus would be for record labels and retailers to offer uncompressed downloads alongside the “mainstream offering” in the download market in both 16 Bit & 24 Bit format. It’s not realistic to expect an uncompressed CD to be brought to market alongside the “normal” version.

My personal opinion is that if a new product market is created the focus should be on 24 Bit downloads and advertised as “the best”, as even modestly priced equipment is able to playback 24 Bit files and it’s also important for the industry to move forward.

If you agree and haven’t already done so, please sign the petition and ask your friends to do so too.

If change is ever going to happen then we need people’s participation. Thanks

I have been asked by a few people what my objective is with the petition and what I’m I going to do with it, for clarification my broad intentions are below. Bear in mind, it’s still very early days, which is why I intent to use the facebook group as a place to take on board peoples suggestions and advice.

Objective:To raise the issue of compression and availability of high quality downloads with major record labels and online retailers

When: Once I / others (facebook group) believe that the petition has reached its peak, or has reached a number that I believe would warrant notice, ideally between 2000 – 3000 people.

How: By letter to each of the major record labels and online retailers. The letter would bring to their attention the petition and ask them to take into consideration our views and ask them for comments (future plans etc).

I plan on using the facebook group to communicate draft versions of any final letter, to accompany the petition letter for people to comment on and who to write to. I will them email all those who signed the petition before it gets sent for comment.

All - The petition letter has now been revised. Let me know what you think, ideally through the facebook group. Please try not to burn me at the stake if there are grammar errors! Thanks

[url]http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-the-loudness-wars-and-release-high-definition-music-downloads[/url]

P.S – 858 signatures now – carry on spreading the word. If you haven’t already signed, please do so.