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Can Redbook CD Be Saved

This type of thread has been discussed in various OPs elsewhere in one form or another. Some have said that the future belongs to one type of hi rez format or another, or maybe even various types of formats. Well, redbook CD has been around for three decades and many of us "old heads" have made significant investments in our CDPs and redbook CD collections based on 16 bit/44.1 kHz technology.

So I ask those knowledgeable in digital formats whether it is possible that redbook CD technology can be improved to the point that it could be substantially comparable to the various so called "cutting edge" hi rez formats coming down the pike? Maybe the improvements would have to start at the recording studio. Dunno?? But I would appreciate learning whether redbook CD equipment and CDs are headed the way of the 8-track?

Thanks
bifwynne
buconero117
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Shortly, as a revenue raising scheme, the government will offer all CD's material in the 'cloud', paying you $5 for every physical one you turn in and allowing you access to that CD's material. It is called 'control'. How do I know all this, well there is a government program getting started that will buy your light bulbs so they can be replaced with 'green' lights. Rumor is that they will pay $2 each. So why not CD's?
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rcprince
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Elizabeth-- When I went to college at Michigan, I was able to bring my burned out light bulbs to the Detroit Edison store in Ann Arbor to trade them for new light bulbs, no charge (yes, there was electricity back then). So maybe not as much a fantasy as it seems!
schipo
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I go to a used LP&CD store at least once a week in my area.If CD is dead?I must be in a George Romero film...its butts to elbow and almost impossible to maneuver. Taking physical possession of a lost treasure is more rewarding to me then downloading.
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