Steve T writes:
I read several audio forums pro
and otherwise, and the demand for definiteive hires
Led Zeppelin releases is right up there with that of
the Beatles. People want it. A lot of people want it.
I dunno, Steve. You and I and others with an ear for quality can see
the value of audiophile releases, but I'm not sure this demand extends
beyond that niche market of older listeners with high-end equipement.
As I mentioned in my post earlier today, the vast majority of average
consumers today, especially the emerging generation, are quite
satisfied with mp3 quality for listening on computers and portable
devices, and either can't tell the difference between that and 16/44.1
(or better), or can but are willing to put up with the loss in quality
for the sake of being able to store massive amounts of music on hard
drive, CDs, DVDs and even flash drives--to say nothing of being able to
download pirated music for free and not have to shell out $12 for a CD.
Sad, but, in my opinion, unfortunately true.
Now, where can I find a vintage Thorens or Rega Planar? :-)