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To: mish5000 who wrote (4126)	10/3/2002 4:13:34 AM
From: ProDeath	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10157

Yep, 320 kbit or variable bit rate files sounds pretty good. Unless you're using a modem, the size differential is not a big deal. As for "high-end" features like 5.1 or DTS, 4 or 5 channel audio has always lacked in market penetration for music alone. If movie distribution goes online and provides an alternative to DVDs then the 5 channel sound would ride along, but there are too many music applications like auto sound or headsets that just don't require it. I've owned a few multi-channel audio systems since the early 70s, and I'm still not sold on the value added.