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Study Predicts $42.8 Billion Music Market by 2005
Stereophile Staff  |  Sep 10, 2000  |  0 comments
The global market for music could reach $42.8 billion within five years—more than $7.5 billion higher than the present level, according to a recent study by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Wilkofsky Gruen Associates. In the about-to-be-released study, The Global Entertainment & Media Outlook: 2000–2004, the firms make their prediction based on buying patterns and other economic factors in several regions of the world.
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Harman Will Appeal Judgment on Bose Patent Infringement
Barry Willis  |  Sep 10, 2000  |  0 comments
Audio manufacturers who know what's good for them avoid stepping on the toes of Bose, Inc. The Framingham, Massachusetts–based corporation is renowned for it ruthless marketing and zealous protection of its patents.
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The DIY Chronicles, Part Three
Hervé Delétraz  |  Sep 10, 2000  |  0 comments
Editor's Note: This is Part Three of a six-part series from reader Hervé Delétraz of Switzerland, who is chronicling the development of his DIY (do-it-yourself) audio amplifier. Part One is here, and Part Two is here.
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Added to the Archives This Week
Stereophile Staff  |  Sep 10, 2000  |  0 comments
Jonathan Scull writes that "with its latest series of FPB (Full Power Balanced) amplifiers, Krell is taking careful aim at the seam between classic high-power two-channel systems and quality multichannel installations where sound is yet paramount. Nevertheless, Krell founder Dan D'Agostino was adamant: Krell's Class A components were designed for music playback. 'I'm a purist, like you, Jonathan!' he told me." In his review of the Krell Full Power Balanced 350mc monoblock amplifier, Scull determines whether or not Krell has struck its musical target.
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New Sony and Philips Players Break Price/Performance Barrier
Barry Willis  |  Sep 10, 2000  |  0 comments
The enduring audiophile dilemma about whether to optimize a home-entertainment system for music or movies may no longer be relevant, thanks to new disc players from Sony Corporation and Philips Electronics NV. The machines were introduced at CEDIA Expo 2000, the annual home-theater and custom-installation trade show held in Indianapolis.
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Home Entertainment 2001 Finds a Time and a Place
Stereophile Staff  |  Sep 10, 2000  |  0 comments
Home Entertainment 2001 (formerly The HI-FI Show) is heading back to the heart of New York for the first time in five years. Described as "a unique hands-on event where attendees will see and hear the newest and the best in home audio and home theater," HE 2001 will take place May 11–13 at the Hilton New York.
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Fine Tunes
Fine Tunes #27
Jonathan Scull  |  Sep 08, 2000  |  0 comments
Last month I delved into avoiding reflective, parallel-wall slap echoes from ruining your audiophile day. But I've since learned of a perfectly useful workaround that's much less costly and involved than horsing around the Sheetrock. Much to my chagrin, the info came from the same source, George Cardas. When he told me about it, I slapped my forehead so hard I'm sure they heard it in Brooklyn. One caveat: This tweak works best with big, juicy collections of LPs. It could work with CDs...but we'll come to that.
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MSB Link DAC III D/A converter
Kalman Rubinson  |  Sep 08, 2000  |  0 comments
Prelude
I fell in love with the original Link DAC, as was obvious from my review in the January 1999 Stereophile. I said that "the Link redefines entry into high-quality digital sound," as it provided excellent sound and 24-bit/96kHz conversion for the remarkably low price of $349. It is as firmly ensconced in Class C of "Recommended Components" as it is in my weekend system, where it tames the digital signals from my DMX receiver and my trusty old Pioneer PD-7100 CD player.
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What process do you use to compare components?
Stereophile  |  Sep 03, 2000  |  70 comments

You've decided to add a new piece of equipment to your system. Now begins the process of figuring out which make and model you want. How do you test products to make sure you get the right stuff?

What process do you use to compare components?
My comparison process includes:
84% (68 votes)
I don't compare, but buy on instinct.
2% (2 votes)
I don't compare, but buy on recommendations.
14% (11 votes)
Total votes: 81
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Universal, BMG Embrace "Advanced Audio Coding" for Downloads
Barry Willis  |  Sep 03, 2000  |  0 comments
An improved digital-audio compression standard has been adopted by the Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) and the Universal Music Group for commercial music downloads. "Advanced Audio Coding" (AAC) is said to offer higher audio quality while occupying 30% less bandwidth and storage space than the popular MP3 format, according to an announcement from San Francisco–based Dolby Laboratories.
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