The end of the MP3

While I suspect few here will shed a tear, Jeff Anderson's ears must surely be burning.

Doesn't mean it's dead–just that it's now patent- and licensing-free–and it's still widely used for internet radio streaming, among other codecs.

Was it ever alive?

MP3 has always sounded lifeless to me....

joerand posted:

While I suspect few here will shed a tear, Jeff Anderson's ears must surely be burning.

I will be fine.  My ears are fine and will be fine.  I still have a disc player and all my cd collection.  Can always re-rip if necessary.  Thanks for your concern, joerand .  I am just pleased that I get to listen to so much extra music (that has been declared "unlistenable" by the self-proclaimed "golden ears") because my system is not good enough for me to know the recording quality is so bad.  I have been listening to music for 60+ years, I have no insecurities of my listening abilities.  Hope you are well and enjoying your new equipment, regards, Jeff A