The new compact disc format is smaller, lighter, and more durable than vinyl and cassette. The sound quality does not diminish over time.
CD players are inexpensive and accessible in cars, elsewhere, almost everywhere.
No more do folks think that a sliding CD-ROM tray is a cup holder. Compression breakthroughs have made it easy to quickly download and distribute music files. This distribution can allow consumers to discover and follow new bands and to meet other fans with shared interests. The opportunities offered by the new technologies seem limitless. At the same time, in taking advantage of those opportunities, it is crucial that the artists who produce the music are not taken advantage of.