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The Audiophile Future?

Jon Iverson Jun 29, 2003 First Published: Jun 29, 2003

Apple announced last week that music fans have downloaded over five million songs from its iTunes Music Store since its launch two months ago. In addition, the company reports that over 46% of the songs have been purchased as albums, and over 80% of the over 200,000 songs available on the online store have been purchased at least once.

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Stereophile Staff Jun 29, 2003 First Published: Jun 29, 2003

Starting in 1984, Anthony H. Cordesman and Martin Colloms filed several reports on the Magnepan">http://www.stereophile.com//loudspeakerreviews/868/">Magnepan Magneplanar MGIIIA loudspeaker. Cordesman wrote, "In a world which seemed doomed to finding out just how small and dull it could make acoustic-suspension boxes, the Magnepans reminded me that speakers could produce a large open soundstage, real dynamics, and musical life."

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Digital Audio Networking

Jon Iverson Jun 29, 2003 First Published: Jun 29, 2003

There may be a digital network in your audio future. To help you run it, 17 consumer electronics and computer companies, including Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, Intel, IBM, Kenwood, Panasonic, Microsoft, NEC, Nokia, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Thomson recently announced the formation of the Digital">http://www.DHWG.org">Digital Home Working Group (DHWG).

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Industry News Roundup

Barry Willis Jun 22, 2003 First Published: Jun 22, 2003

Anyone who's been shopping recently won't be surprised to learn that China is now the biggest supplier of electronics to the US. Within the past three years, the massive Asian nation has surpassed Japan, Mexico, and Korea to claim the top spot. During the same period, US exports of high technology have dropped 25%, according to figures released June 19 by the American Electronics Association, now known as "AeA."

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Audio Show Success

Stereophile Staff Jun 22, 2003 First Published: Jun 22, 2003

The Home Entertainment 2003 Show, held June 5–8, 2003, at the Westin–St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, was an event that will stand out for residents, exhibitors, and visiting press as a well-attended showcase of some of the finest products and technologies the consumer electronics industry has to offer.

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Stereophile Staff Jun 22, 2003 First Published: Jun 22, 2003

Art Dudley slips his DIY leash, and revels in the high-tech splendor of the Linn">http://www.stereophile.com//amplificationreviews/863/">Linn Klimax Kontrol preamplifier and Klimax Twin power amplifier. AD admits he's feeling a little guilty about shunning his home-brew gear, but counters, "I've been having too much fun."

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The Musical Truth

Jon Iverson Jun 22, 2003 First Published: Jun 22, 2003

The record biz is in a world of hurt and doesn't mind broadcasting the news far and wide. But while the source of its woes will be debated in business schools for years to come, studies are starting to emerge that document the demographics of music buyers and their changing behaviors.

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Music Biz News

Barry Willis Jun 22, 2003 First Published: Jun 22, 2003

Retailers accused of selling pirated compact discs are feeling legal heat from the Recording">http://www.riaa.com">Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In May, the organization launched copyright infringement suits against 18 retail businesses in Texas, Florida, and New York—primarily convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and small independent music stores.

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DVD-Audio Making Noise

Jon Iverson Jun 15, 2003 First Published: Jun 15, 2003

DVD-Audio has been struggling to find its footing for three years now; the average consumer on the street has very likely never even heard of it. Watermarked discs, confusing playback menus, competition from SACD, and a dearth of titles haven't helped, but perhaps the biggest problem DVD-A faces is simply getting the word out.

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Stereophile Staff Jun 15, 2003 First Published: Jun 15, 2003

"Does the modern audiophile want a sleek, compact, powerful, remote-controlled, microprocessor-driven, two-channel integrated amplifier?" Michael Fremer seeks the answer as he reviews the Perreaux">http://www.stereophile.com//amplificationreviews/858/">Perreaux R200i integrated amplifier. It may be small, but as MF finds, it also packs a punch.