95% of the time, I listen to MP3s (on iPod or computer) purchased or CDs 
ripped at 256 Kbps.  I mention the bit rate because this is last real 
remaining sore spot for me when it comes to "downloadable" or "portable" 
music.  The sore spot being...the music sounds like crap!!  I have toyed 
with the idea of lossless formats, but then the amount of music that you 
can store or take with you is limited.  I hate the fact that most people 
are listening to music that sounds terrible and don't even realize it.  
Curse you, convienience!!!

I love to listen to CDs or LPs on my home theater, but don't do it often 
enough.

I download most of my music from Amazon and very little from iTunes.  I buy 
CDs from Not Lame on occassion.

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From: "Mark Bacino" <mark@popjob.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:15 PM
To: "pop list" <audities@smoe.org>
Subject: How Are You Listening? 

Hey Audities Folks,

Had a question I was hoping to get some feedback on if you were kindly
willing to offer your opinions.  Also think it might be of casual
interest to everyone here as well - 

I'm currently exploring some traditional release options for my latest
album, "Queens English", but I'm also entertaining the option of
self-release (w/ proper distribution in place, etc).  Along those lines,
I was curious to learn about your musical preferences these days in
terms of format - How are you purchasing / listening to the majority of
your music today?  mp3 download?  CD?  Vinyl?  A mixture?  Wire
recorder? ;-)

Seriously, just a sort of informal poll of the pop intelligentsia based
here on the list.

Thanks for your input!

Best,
Mark 
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Mark Bacino
www.popjob.com