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I would also recommend Limewire.
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I should point out that using torrent sites is a bit of a gray area. You may or may not care about this, and frankly I don't care whether you use them or not. It's just something to consider.
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Uh Oh, Why did I just get a popup stating
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Sorry about the previous message regarding downloading music. That was my illegitimate son that replied. I don't even know what a torrent is.
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LOL. Thanks guys. These are all good sites. I would actually prefer not to download at all. Streamed is fine with me.
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I use Last.fm all the time - lots of customizable streaming content, most for free. Premium service is cheap, gives you a few more options, and prioritizes your stream for fewer hiccups.
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I always been pretty happy with Shoutcast streams. Stick to the 128kbps and greater channels and the sound quality is pretty good. The higher, the better, of course. I also like Shoutcast because its web page and interface is very simple. It renders well & streams play perfectly on non-PC devices such as my WindowsMobile, Palm, and Nokia N series devices. As far as downloading music goes, there are several options. If you have an iPod, you should gravitate towards using iTunes. I am an iPod person, and so I am ok with iTunes even though I have been dissapointed in the sound quality with a couple of albums. Most are ok though. Definitely listen to the previews before you click the buy button. 'Regular' iTunes tracks are 128kbs AAC with DRM. However, some albums/tracks are now available as iTunes+, which are 256kbs AAC files with no DRM. I have been very pleased with the sound quality of these. I also like Amazon's MP3 downloads. All 256kbs, DRM free. I've downloaded 3 or 4 albums so far. The sound quality is also excellent, and because they're simply MP3 files you have many options as to how to play them. iPod, Zen, iRiver, burn to CD, Squeezebox, etc, etc. Linn Records also has music available for download. Their download selection is limited to only their own music, not other record companies. What they do have can be purchased and downloaded in several different formats including pure lossless WMA files, all with no DRM. I've purchased a few albums from them, and they sound absolutely amazing. Fantastic SQ. Highly recommended, if your musical tastes are covered by their meager selection.
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Excellent! Thank you to both of you.
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I've been downloading music from SpiralFrog. Downloading is a manual process on that site (you have to manually download each selection) but at least it's free. They've got a million songs so it's a pretty good selection.
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I found some great free music sites right here. Enjoy!
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