So my morning paper brings me some statements by Bob Merlis, a man they identify as a former executive with Warner Bros. Records and now a "music industry consultant". Mr. Merlis says that the purchase of singles from iTunes, "is not healthy for the music industry." Albums and CD's, he says, provided a body of work from an artist. Now, he says, "You get the song you like, but you don't get to know the artist anymore. It encourages this rapid turnover." U2, he suggests wouldn't have lasted if they had come out in the era of digital downloads of singles.

Aloha,

Last weekend, the wife and I went with some buddies and in-laws to a Trans Siberian Orchestra concert.

Much like Michael Fremer getting ready to hear the Furutech Vinyl Degmagnetizer for the first time - I approched the event with a dubious ear.

I had seen their sucky DVD with the little girl in the pajamas stuff, so I expected the worst.

HOWEVER!

They were really stinking entertaining!

Sort of a prog/progressive rock boombast group being shot out of the Christmas canon!

Tom Casacky writes:

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I've discovered a couple of boxes of old issues, from Vol 9 No 6 to Vol 26 No 2, in my basement. Before I consign these to a landfill (recycler won't take coated paper), I thought I'd offer them to current readers, for free (taker pays postage).

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If you're interested, you can contact Tom at tom@interis.com.

The purpose of this post is to present my very workable audiophile server system as I am sure there are folks like me out there pounding their head against a wall trying to figure out this vexing puzzle.

Please provide some feedback please.

My audiophile music server system:

Objectives:

I wanted to take the opportunity here to thank Stereophile for recognizing Continuum Audio Labs with Analog Component of the Year AND Product of the Year. It was an amazing and wonderful surprise to find out about these awards and both myself and the entire crew at Continuum Audio Labs are humbled and honored.