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I would prefer the download if it was a WAV or FLAC file at the original master resolution—especially if it were at 88.2 or 96 or 176.4 or 192kHz/24- bit. The important thing to me is that the download be in the original PCM master digital format and not down or up-rezzed. So if, for instance, it was at 44.1kHz/24-bit, then please provide it that way. Most recordings of course are made above 44.1 or 48kHz these days. If it was an analog master tape, then please provide a digital copy at least at 88.2 or 96 and hopefully at either 176.4 or 192kHz/24- bit! If it is a copy of a CD at 44.1/16-bit, then that would be acceptable. At any resolution lower than a CD, I would not be interested in a download, so in that case I would prefer the CD to be released.