jk1002 wrote:

There are actually a few that offers this. Just depends on where you are and don't expect the same band with as Itunes. Google is your friend.

 

In my opinion there is no reason to panic while some CDs I couldn't find on Amazon only in Itunes CDs will still be around for a bit and I am somewhat sure as storage increases again in Ipods I can't see a reason why Apple, Amazon or Microsoft wouldn't offer it.

For a (limited) range of lossless and Studio Master quality (24bit 88KHz etc) downloads you can try -

link

link

jk1002 wrote:

There are actually a few that offers this. Just depends on where you are and don't expect the same band with as Itunes. Google is your friend.

 

In my opinion there is no reason to panic while some CDs I couldn't find on Amazon only in Itunes CDs will still be around for a bit and I am somewhat sure as storage increases again in Ipods I can't see a reason why Apple, Amazon or Microsoft wouldn't offer it.

For a (limited) range of lossless and Studio Master quality (24bit 88KHz etc) downloads you can try -

link

link

jk1002 wrote:

There are actually a few that offers this. Just depends on where you are and don't expect the same band with as Itunes. Google is your friend.

 

In my opinion there is no reason to panic while some CDs I couldn't find on Amazon only in Itunes CDs will still be around for a bit and I am somewhat sure as storage increases again in Ipods I can't see a reason why Apple, Amazon or Microsoft wouldn't offer it.

For a (limited) range of lossless and Studio Master quality (24bit 88KHz etc) downloads you can try -

link

link

jk1002 wrote:

There are actually a few that offers this. Just depends on where you are and don't expect the same band with as Itunes. Google is your friend.

 

In my opinion there is no reason to panic while some CDs I couldn't find on Amazon only in Itunes CDs will still be around for a bit and I am somewhat sure as storage increases again in Ipods I can't see a reason why Apple, Amazon or Microsoft wouldn't offer it.

For a (limited) range of lossless and Studio Master quality (24bit 88KHz etc) downloads you can try -

link

link

jk1002 wrote:

There are actually a few that offers this. Just depends on where you are and don't expect the same band with as Itunes. Google is your friend.

 

In my opinion there is no reason to panic while some CDs I couldn't find on Amazon only in Itunes CDs will still be around for a bit and I am somewhat sure as storage increases again in Ipods I can't see a reason why Apple, Amazon or Microsoft wouldn't offer it.

For a (limited) range of lossless and Studio Master quality (24bit 88KHz etc) downloads you can try -

link

link

jk1002 wrote:

There are actually a few that offers this. Just depends on where you are and don't expect the same band with as Itunes. Google is your friend.

 

In my opinion there is no reason to panic while some CDs I couldn't find on Amazon only in Itunes CDs will still be around for a bit and I am somewhat sure as storage increases again in Ipods I can't see a reason why Apple, Amazon or Microsoft wouldn't offer it.

For a (limited) range of lossless and Studio Master quality (24bit 88KHz etc) downloads you can try -

link

link

jk1002 wrote:

There are actually a few that offers this. Just depends on where you are and don't expect the same band with as Itunes. Google is your friend.

 

In my opinion there is no reason to panic while some CDs I couldn't find on Amazon only in Itunes CDs will still be around for a bit and I am somewhat sure as storage increases again in Ipods I can't see a reason why Apple, Amazon or Microsoft wouldn't offer it.

For a (limited) range of lossless and Studio Master quality (24bit 88KHz etc) downloads you can try -

link

link

I think we should deduct at least 10 posts off Puncher on account of his keyboard stuttering ;-D

I was going to mention Linn ... I have bought from their site and imported into iTunes

I also get free downloads via my Last.FM account but they are not high quality

Many years ago I used to use a newsreader robot to sample music newsgroups, listen to the random collection the next day, and then go and buy CDs of the artists I liked ... now days I tend to sample 30 second bites of the iTunes catalogue ... and then buy what I like - either a track or a collection

iTunes & co have focused on ease of use and availability and have made a pretty good job at that. It would be great to see them take it to the next level by offering the same content in multiple versions:

- A reasonable-sized, "compressed mix" for iPod-type listening - sort of what we have today.
- A lossless format, preferably something better than "just" CD quality. This version would not only be lossless, it could also be a different mix with better dynamics for listening on "real" audio systems.

In essense, when purchasing an album multiple versions would be downloaded and stored for various devices to access. This would be automated, and bandwith and storage is quite cheap so it shouldn't be any problems from a technical or ease of use point of view. The labels could probably charge a premium for the service as well, so there should be an incentive even if they don't really care about sound quality..

It should bein B&O's interest to make sure their customers have access to high-quality content. I'm not saying they should enter that line of business, but perhaps use a section in the newsletter and other channels to "evangelize" and also provide links to services that offer high-quality content.

Mattias

Welcome Mattias to Beoworld

A very well said, second post

B&O used to promote good recordings and interesting artists ... let's have some more of that