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Neil Young’s iPod Killer

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The Quest for Superior Sound

This chapter examines a musician's critique of digital music technology and its impact on sound quality, advocating for a return to vinyl over MP3s. It explores the evolution of audio formats, from cassettes to CDs, highlighting the detrimental effects of compression on music fidelity.

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