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ftran999 ftran999 is offline
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Default The Big High-Resolution Download Rip-off

You want real Hi-Rez? Go to:

http://www.bluecoastrecords.com

and download a couple of their DSD samplers.




I know this is getting off topic from your original post but that link your
refering to points out in my opinion is one major flaw that exists in Hi-Rez
downloads. There is no reason a digital dl should cost much more that it's
equivalent physical media. For example BCR has the Blue Coast Collection
DSD dl for $50 and the 96khz for $40. Amazon has the SACD for $27.32.
Another example. I don't think I've paid more than $13 more most of the
Stone's SACDs I have. However, HDTracks is selling the Hi Rez downloads for
nearly $30. Yes, I am aware that there are costs invloved in storage,
running servers, etc. But I doubt it's more costly than manufacturing a
physical medium, Warehousing those disks, transporting those disks through
various points from manufacturer to end user, etc. Oh, and another
criticism about that site. If your going to offer free DSD samples, than
offer FREE samples. Nevermind this Bull**** about having to register.
Unfortunately bugmenot doesn't work for that site.