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Boy, that sure sounds like a glass half empty viewpoint, ...

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on October 18, 2007 at 11:06:32

In Reply to: since the digital revolution. Did you miss it? posted by Jazz Inmate on October 17, 2007 at 11:23:27:

...and form the rather leaky defense apparently it's a dribble-glass!

>>> "You adopt a new operating system and you're screwed." <<<

One should expect inconveniences and some programming limitations, but not performance related issues that compromise viewing and belie the hype used to sell the products.

>>> "You buy a new PC and 17 months later you can get one twice as powerful for half the price." <<<

Improved performance is a different issue unless newer software programs were to magically make the older PC completely dysfunctional in that length of time.

>>> "You adopt SACD early and you're locked out of multichannel capabilities and your old firmware causes your player to emit a blast of digital noise at the end of many hybrid discs." <<<

If the performance specs included multichannel capabilities early on, and the format and player you purchased was advertised as providing that capability, then there should be no glitches. If there are unforeseeable problems, then it is incumbent upon the manufacturer to make good with some kind of fix or product exchange if the unit is still under warranty.

Early adopters are explorers taking the first steps with over-designed gear that represents cutting edge technology. Pricy, yes, but what you're paying for should meet or exceed the manufacturer's claims.

OTOH, early adopters should NOT become high end crash test dummies.

>>> "The examples go on and on and on. Welcome to the digital age." <<<

Ummm ...Jazz, don't look now, but is that unsweetened Kool Aid or sour mash I see leaking down the front of your shirt? ;0)

Cheers,
AuPh

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