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It Looks Like Streaming May Be The Future

According to the RIAA streaming revenues were almost 4X the dollar value of all physical product (cd, vinyl and dvd) shipped in 2017. $5.7 billion vs $1.5 billion.

Digital Download revenues and CD units shipped declined while Vinyl squeaked out a 5% increase in units shipped. Here’s a link:

http://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RIAA-Year-End-2017-News-and-Notes.pdf
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gdnrbob
4,460 posts
 
all things must pass
Good old George Harrison, may he rest in peace.

And, another artist that I have reconnected with through streaming services...
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bluesy41
211 posts
 
Streaming not only sound better than CD’s but it’s the way of the future and not to mention you can own your streams. Nothing cd quality will ever come close to Hi Rez, DSD or MQA IMHO. No jitter just absolutely crystal clear detailed music.

Cheers 
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lalitk
5,614 posts
 
“Physical media (tape, LP, CD) has monetary value”

LOL.... trying selling that physical media, pennies on the dollar. 
bluesy41
211 posts
 
I’m not in this for monetary value, I’m in because I love music and have a kickass system that provides me with hours of listening enjoyment.

Cheers
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jafant
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gdnrbob

I can agree w/ your logic about sampling prior to buying. No harm there.

Happy Listening!

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