So I think that when it comes to music, a lot more of us should be using MP3 players, CD players, or other portable audio devices.

DVD Audio and Sony's SACD were poised to be the next big thing for audiophiles, but both formats failed spectacularly once they hit the market.

Whichever moniker you choose for it (the industry prefers “hi-res”), it refers to digital audio formats that provide higher sound quality than the standard MP3 files and CDs.

As an audio storage medium, CDs could only ever carry about 74 minutes worth of music-maybe 20 or so songs at best, if you really wanted to get the most bang for your buck. But CDs could also be ...

So I think that when it comes to music, a lot more of us should be using MP3 players, CD players, or other portable audio devices.