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The only reason I would ever tap into streaming audio would be to sample something new, but MP3s that are good enough for previewing are already free (and will remain so), so why bother? I'm sure most people would agree that there is no substitute to owning something you can listen to over and over, without having to pay each time; something that comes with liner notes etc., and doesn't rely on your (unreliable, inconvenient) computer/Net connection to work.

Better than CD quality? The ability to explore and re-visit great music on my schedule? That would be nice.

Not interested until it reaches SACD level.

Only if the selection was truly international.

Given the major labels' usual greed, I bet the files would be encoded so they couldn't be freely burned on CD, recordable DVD, or any future technology. So I'm not interested in playing files on a computer. Besides, I like the physical aspects of handling and owning a record, be it vinyl or CD.

Sounds like the previous question on "VOTE." I evaluate samples and buy the CD if I like it. I have thousands of CD's and can listen to what I want when I want and prefer to do it via that route.

NOT INTERESTED IN PAY PER PLAY.IF SUCCESSFUL WE WOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO OWN ANY SOFTWARE.THE RECORD COMPANIES AND MOVIE STUDIOS WOULD LOVE IT.I CAN HEAR THEM COUNTING THEIR MONEY NOW.

Get rid of digital.

Such a system is a HUGE assumption, given licensing and all that jazz, but I think it should be comparable to satellite/cable TV prices.

I really like physically owning my music sources.

I want the music on my shelf.

And give up the excitement of thumbing through racks of dusty records looking for a mint jewel?

Sorry, I'm too old for that. I believe in records on a disc.

Once digital streaming is honestly perfected, I see it as becoming the prime sales distribution channel for music companies and clubs. And, why not? Lower prices could be offered since a such a large portion of production and transportation could now be reduced to a high-speed download. It's just a matter of a few more years.

Let the music spread, after all, there is no stopping it. Instead of focusing in security and "Digital Rights Management," create an easy way for fans to leave "tips" for artists/publishers after the fact, no matter where they get it from.