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Playing Musical Fidelity Chairs
Jon Iverson  |  Aug 05, 2001  |  0 comments
Although the deal was announced by both companies only weeks ago, it appears that Audio Advisor will in fact not be distributing Musical Fidelity products in the US after September 1. In AA's place, Musical Fidelity has chosen Kevro International as the exclusive US distributor for its complete line of electronic products. According to Kevro International spokesperson Kathy Ginn, "Musical Fidelity [has] chosen to market [its] products through independent specialists rather than [continue] their previous approach [of distributing the line] through mail order and the Internet. And, unfortunately, AA will no longer be a dealer."
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Added to the Archives This Week
Stereophile Staff  |  Aug 05, 2001  |  0 comments
Wes Phillips is hesitant as he takes a listen to a revised version of the first speaker he ever reviewed for Stereophile. Will the new ProAc Response One SC loudspeaker vindicate his original positive assessment of its predecessor, the ProAc Response One S? Phillips admits all.
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As We See It
Drums in the Rear Channels?
Jon Iverson  |  Aug 02, 2001  |  0 comments
"He's putting the drums in the rear channels?!?"
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Do you ever listen to music on your computer?
Stereophile Staff  |  Jul 29, 2001  |  0 comments

Here's another question that we haven't asked in a while: With the increase in decent sound card options over the last couple of years, have you found yourself using your computer to play music?

Do you ever listen to music on your computer?
Yes, quite often
29% (101 votes)
Yes, once in a while
30% (106 votes)
No, but plan to start
2% (7 votes)
No, not interested
22% (76 votes)
No, hate the idea
17% (58 votes)
Total votes: 348
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The Internet Audio Dilemma
Jon Iverson  |  Jul 29, 2001  |  0 comments
News last week about SafeAudio CD copy protection indicates that while fighting pirates, the major record labels are also attempting to seal off the ability of users to place their own music from CDs onto computers. If they succeed, the only alternative for consumers who want non-pirated music on their desktops will be to buy content directly from the labels themselves, or companies set up to legally supply digital audio.
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Satellite Radio About to Make Big Noise
Jon Iverson  |  Jul 29, 2001  |  0 comments
If you haven't seen much in the mainstream press about the new satellite radio services from XM and Sirius, both poised to launch before the end of the year, you soon will. First out of the chute with the big media bucks, XM Satellite Radio unveiled last week its national advertising campaign called "Radio to the Power of X."
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ContentGuard Wins Patent
Barry Willis  |  Jul 29, 2001  |  0 comments
A "digital rights management" (DRM) company has been awarded a patent for its "tickets" to Internet-based entertainment. Bethesda, MD–based ContentGuard Holdings, Inc. announced July 27 that it has been granted a patent for its "digital ticket" system, which allows users access to digital entertainment—music, video, graphics, and e-books—from any Internet-connected device.
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Added to the Archives This Week
Stereophile Staff  |  Jul 29, 2001  |  0 comments
Larry Greenhill says he'll never forget his first encounter with the Krell LAT-1 loudspeaker at a meeting of the Westchester Audiophile Society. Suitably impressed, Greenhill reports, "I'd been bitten. I made arrangements to continue the audition in my own listening room." His complete analysis awaits.
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Sharp Announces New "One-Bit" Amps
Barry Willis  |  Jul 29, 2001  |  0 comments
Sharp Electronics has announced a new lineup of "one-bit" digital amplifiers that may herald a new generation of audio products.
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What do you think about CDs being secretly distorted with SafeAudio to prevent copying?
Stereophile Staff  |  Jul 23, 2001  |  204 comments

The public learned last week that some regular CDs are now secretly being copy-protected (see this week's audio news). Is this an issue for you?

What do you think about CDs being secretly distorted with SafeAudio to prevent copying?
Don't care
6% (26 votes)
Slightly annoyed
5% (21 votes)
Don't like the idea
22% (102 votes)
Boycott labels that do it!
67% (306 votes)
Total votes: 455
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