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Our room at Audiofest 2024 Toronto was well attended and we got lots of positive comments on the sound of our system. This year we used the Pure Fidelity Horizon turntable w/Origin Live Enterprise arm, Etsuro Urushi Gold MC Cartridge, Ikeda SUT, Icon Audio PS3 MKII MM/MC Signature phono preamp, Icon Audio LA4 MKIII Signature in-line preamp, Icon Audio 845 Signature upgraded mono block amplifiers and PMC Fact 12 Signature speakers,

Greetings Group Members

I came across this on Facebook and thought you might find it interesting.

As someone who has been in the Music Industry all my life I have witnessed the advances in digital technology from the introduction of sampling back in the 80's. These modern technologies have directly effected the producing and creating of music and the delivery systems used. Now that AI has been introduced to the music world we are witnessing more technical changes.

This could certainly explain in part that contemporary music offerings seem to require less musical talent and more dependence on technology. Having said that there is still a presence of outstanding musical talent and live music serves as a venue to deliver same. It may offer a partial explanation as to why many of us prefer analog audio systems and music from times past.

Rick Beato offers an interesting perspective.