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My tape recorder hasn't even been hooked up to my system in over a year!
Protecting copyrighted music has become a major issue in the digital age, but we wonder how it affects audiophiles.
I recently got two MiniDisc recorders, they are great! SCMS really gripes me; I make my own live recordings, and hate to have to make analog copies. There is no reason why I should not be allowed to make digital copies of my own recordings.
I deal with artists daily and I can tell you that the majority of them are already getting a raw deal from some of the record companies. Copying their material without payment of royalties is wrong. If the majority of the music enthusiasts whom copy copyrighted material understood what it takes to write, record, produce, manufacture, market and distribute a professional recording, then realize what the artist usually gets in return, they would shake their heads in dismay. If this was any other business the issue would be cut and dry. Support the artists, buy their recordings.