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RIAA Files Report Outlines Copyright and Market-Access Problems in 55 Countries
Stereophile Staff  |  Mar 08, 1998  |  0 comments
In cooperation with the International Intellectual Property Alliance, the Recording Industry Association of America filed a report in February with the United States Trade Representative outlining the problems that US record companies face conducting business in foreign marketplaces. The report highlights inadequacies in copyright protection with respect to standards and enforcement, and identifies major impediments to market access.
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Amazon, Best Buy Join Online Internet CD Sellers
Barry Willis  |  Mar 08, 1998  |  0 comments
Move over, CDNow, N2K, and Music Boulevard---Amazon.com and Best Buy want to play.
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Grateful Dead will Reunite for Summer Tour
Barry Willis  |  Mar 08, 1998  |  0 comments
Members of San Francisco's legendary Grateful Dead have announced plans to reunite for a six-week, 25-city tour beginning in June. The group---whose core consists of original Dead members Phil Lesh (bass), Bob Weir (guitar), and Mickey Hart (drums)---will call itself The Other Ones, after an old Dead tune. The group will headline the third annual "Furthur" tour.
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Solid State Power Amp Reviews
Kinergetics KBA-280 power amplifier
Thomas J. Norton  |  Mar 08, 1998  |  0 comments
Kinergetics Research was a name to be reckoned with in the early days of CD, when they produced some of the earliest well-received, audiophile-grade CD players. They've branched out since then, producing amplifiers, preamps, subwoofers, and surround-sound processors. In fact, they're so busy with such products that they no longer build CD players! The last Stereophile review of a Kinergetics CD player appeared way back in 1993.
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Stand Loudspeaker Reviews
ProAc Response One SC loudspeaker
Wes Phillips  |  Mar 05, 1998  |  1 comments
The ProAc Response One S was one of the very first products I reviewed for Stereophile back in 1994 (Vol.17 No.9). That review was such an over-the-top rave that John Atkinson felt obliged to audition the speakers himself before running my report. I assume he liked 'em too—after all, my review did see the light of day.
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Music and Recording Features
Music for a Glass Bead Game
Wes Phillips  |  Mar 03, 1998  |  0 comments
ARTURO DELMONI & NATHANIEL ROSEN: Music for a Glass Bead Game
J.S. Bach: Two-Part Inventions 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13. Kodály: Duo for Violin & Cello. Giordani: Duetto II. Martinu: Duo for Violin & Cello. Handel: Passacaglia
Arturo Delmoni, violin; Nathaniel Rosen, cello
John Marks Records JMR 15 (CD). John Marks, prod.; Jerry Bruck, eng. DDD. TT: 62:34
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Who or what do you trust the most for useful information about audio products?
Stereophile  |  Mar 01, 1998  |  123 comments

Other people usually have experiences or insights that we lack, and their opinions can be extremely useful when we make our own decisions. This is especially true when it comes to forking over big bucks for new equipment. Below is a list of expert sources. When you are considering a purchase, which do you find most reliable?

Who or what do you trust the most for useful information about audio products?
Professional reviewers
18% (46 votes)
Internet newsgroups
2% (6 votes)
Audio journals
6% (14 votes)
Sales people
0% (1 vote)
Service Technicians
0% (1 vote)
Manufacturers' Web sites
0% (0 votes)
Friends
3% (7 votes)
Mail-order operators
0% (1 vote)
Advertising
0% (1 vote)
My ears
69% (172 votes)
Total votes: 249
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Atlantic Records Celebrates 50th with Special 2-Disc Release
Barry Willis  |  Mar 01, 1998  |  0 comments
On February 23, Pacific Microsonics announced that Atlantic Records' forthcoming golden-anniversary release will feature classic popular recordings remastered using Pacific's high-resolution HDCD technology. The patented High Definition Compatible Disc process enhances the detail, richness, and dynamics of compact disc performance.
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FCC Auctions More Bandwidth. Likely Use? LMDS
Barry Willis  |  Mar 01, 1998  |  0 comments
So far, 139 qualified bidders have signed on for the FCC's new auction. Almost all are hoping to jump into the Local Multipoint Distribution Service business.
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Crystal Semiconductor Introduces 96kHz Digital Audio Transmitters and Receivers
Stereophile Staff  |  Mar 01, 1998  |  0 comments
The Crystal Semiconductor Products Division of Cirrus Logic Inc. announced last week the availability of the industry's first digital audio transmitters and receivers designed to support the emerging 96kHz digital audio sampling rate. The new mixed-signal receivers and transmitters are targeted at both the professional audio and consumer DVD audio markets.
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