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since hard disk prices are falling,
and in some places high-speed access
is getting cheaper...

at some point, lossy codecs, and having
access to the full tracks will make sense..

it just depends....if you only listen through
portable players, does it matter? maybe those
that listen at home or in the car care more
about quality...

i don't really use portable players anymore,
or have a car stereo for that matter..
so i guess in my case having the full tracks
is ok...