We have seen the humble digital download carve vast swathes into the audio CD industry.

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Sony invented the Walkman and the portable CD player, but was never more than a third-fiddle player in the digital audio world.

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When I heard audiophiles rave about "hi-res" audio files digital-music downloads that purportedly sound superior to what you hear on CD I was suspicious, and a little intrigued.

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