since I am not particular about 'keeping up' with the latest artists and trends, but prefer OLD stuff, I can either buy stuff re-released on CD, or acquire practically free music from many sources as MP3s...(or OGG, or WMV..etc.) My hearing is simply not good enough to need the best sampling rates and hi-fi, so I don't fret....but it IS nice to have those liner notes and lyric booklets!