With increased download speeds becoming more widespread, and flash drive capacity and speed improving, this would seem to be the next step. It would also partially or fully solve the problem we have discussed of the European Union charging VAT on more expensive media.

I do remember a downloadable audiophile patch at one time. I think it was when many existing RealTracks were improved.

As suggested, let’s see what happens in a few weeks.


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