Justin Lane

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Looks like the RIAA has moved to end the confusion from the Peter Hart survey....

Actually looking at the article again, all Brain Moura does is regurgitate the two recent PDF files put out by the RIAA that have been floating around on various websites. The RIAA had zero statements in the article, and any conclusions within are made by Moura. So, I would say this issue is still open, as neither of the releases used by Moura are totally factual (as pointed out on several message boards) and show the complete picture of the current state of Hi-res.

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Lee Scoggins

Marc,

I think you are missing the point. The reason audiophiles are intrigued is that they want a format to have longevity so more titles can be produced.

I don't give a flip about whether the mainstream accepts it or not. I just want enough stability so more and more quality labels release more and more titles I like.

I don't care if Super Audio survives more than the next 5-10 years as long as we consumers benefit in the interim and have an alternative to what I think redbook sounds like on many releases-horrible. Super Audio and DVD-Audio both get me closer to the music to where I forget about buying a new DAC or wondering why things sound metallic and these formats let me focus on artist performance.

It's all about the music.

no fears alone at night she's sailing through the crowd
in her ears the phones are tight and the music's playing loud
~skateaway

Marc Colella

Unfortunately, I don't think audiophiles have taken to the format as much as both sides thought. There are plenty of audiophiles who have no desire to move to either of these formats. So I'm not so sure both formats will even have a large enough niche to stay alive.

Only time will tell I guess.