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Music format for bringing to audition/demo

Had my system for 20+ years, time for an upgrade. I have not been in a hifi shop since 2000 and at that time I would simply bring CDs. Nowadays is it most common for people to bring digital music on a thumb drive or some other way and what is that? Or do people rely on dealers having nice streamers and they just look up what you want to hear? 

Basically I want to know what it most common and how I can bring music that say I downloaded from hd tracks or similar sites to the dealer. 
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big_greg
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I never take anything. Every place I go has every song I would want to hear. 
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fuzztone
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Just burn desired tracks to a gold CD.
petg60
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In the past i would carry one or two lp's.
Later a couple of cd's. Now a USB or my mobile.
If i want to stay longer i take all the above and give them a hard time.
Not seriously, no need to bring anything as there is always something there that could satisfy.

G


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arcticdeth
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Bring CDs. And 1 LP just in case they have a vinyl rig. 
What I bring is what I listen and KNOW the most. 

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dekay
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Here's a list I made a few months ago of what I take to auditions...

Gum, mints, toothbrush, floss, tissues, pens/pencils, sunglasses, reading glasses, phone charger, hair bands, bobby pins, nail file, advil, Starbucks gift cards, a book, lotion, granola bars, chapstick, single use Super Glue, eyedrops and some CD's LP's et cetera.

Just kidding, and it's been @ least 15 years since I visited a HiFi shop.

I would call the store to see what source components are available to use.

DeKay
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