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Read carefully. "[People today]..."

Things have changed since 1983. Back then people did know the difference. It was stilll an analog world and only the very beginning of digital recording.

People today _don't_ know the difference because the first thing they hear is lossy, loud digital, not acetate, vinyl or cassette. But if they were raised on analog, you can bet they would hear the difference.


Yes, this is partially my point. IF ONLY YOU KNEW, FRANK. Isn't he so cute thinking that high-quality reproduction will be a thing the average consumer will be clamoring for in the future?


Nice article.

"... a stuffed giraffe that squirted whipped cream on the audience."

Washington Senator Slade Gorton telling him to pipe down for mimicking Mrs. Baker's Southern accent in a Senate hearing. I would _love_ to see some video of that. C-SPAN archives?


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