DRM is rife in the music and audio business, it is especially insidious in the HD audio arena. It is being used to create a closed eco-sphere for all new HD media (DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray...).
The music industry previously owned the music delivery format - vinyl or CD, but it no longer does, internet downloading is now widely available, open and free. So they have lost a key element of their business model, and a way to profit from controlling the distribution of an artists product.
Punishing the consumer with DRM will bring about the industry change that they don't want as people will rise up and find other ways to get the product - as well evidenced by pirate file sharing.
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