What would most likely make you interested in a new format?

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The makers of new audio formats like SACD and DVD-Audio are betting that consumers are looking for something more than they already have. Reader Norm Strong wonders what it is <I>Stereophile</I>'s readers are looking for, and why.

Jupiter Communications Study Refutes RIAA's Claims

Jupiter Communications Study Refutes RIAA's Claims

The <A HREF="http://www.riaa.com/">Recording Industry Association of America</A>'s lawsuit against <A HREF="http://www.napster.com/">Napster</A&gt; may be an attack on one of its best friends, if results of a recent study by research organization <A HREF="http://www.jupiter.com/">Jupiter Communications</A> can be believed.

Online Music Going Boom

Online Music Going Boom

According to a new report, the number of adults going online to access music-related content has exploded in the few months, increasing 48% between December 1999 and March 2000. These numbers are based on recent findings released by market analysts <A HREF="http://www.cyberdialogue.com">Cyber Dialogue</A>, who say that "The dramatic growth in online music users can be attributed to the media's newfound obsession with Napster, Gnutella, and MP3. When combined with a marked increase in online music offerings and the proliferation of file-sharing software, the increase in demand for online music makes perfect sense."

Added to the Archives This Week

Added to the Archives This Week

Sometimes a product can take a while to reach its potential. As Jonathan Scull writes, "First, the <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com//digitalsourcereviews/249/">Accuphase DP-75V CD player</A> took a full two weeks to warm up and pull its act together. If anything, it was <I>too</I> polite, warm, and over-the-top bloomy when I first lit it up. The '75 requires a <I>long</I> warm-up period. But wait . . . just wait for it." When the wait was over, J-10 filed his observations in detail.

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