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It's possible they're thinking of merging the functionality into the existing macOS Music app (and not separating like on the phone)... then we could expect to see it once they merge the new metadata (composer, etc.) into the interface.

I think the Apple Music Classical app is only available on the iPhone right now. Not sure why, but it really limits their chance at success (I think more people would listen to Classical on a computer).

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AMD and a 16-inch version of Framework laptops coming up: AMD: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/framework-gives-its-modular-laptops-13th-gen-intel-cpus-and-finally-an-amd-option/ 16-inch: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/03/frameworks-next-project-is-a-16-inch-modular-upgradeable-gaming-laptop/

The players look great. Do you like those protective cases and what kind of headphones do you hook up to them? It looks like a Kimber cable in the jack.

Yes, I'll follow them to PetaPixel and I also hope the DPR gets archived.

I love that site! 📷 Someone should crowdfund to continue the site.

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Kate Bush – The Sensual World

Yes, Sony has a very distinguished history of making great-sounding portable players (though not all of their products have been great). I do find their flagship pricing excessive, but these are low-volume products in 2023 and the A306 is cheaper than most of the Astell&Kern players. I'm still listening to my portable CD player, the Sony D-EJ2000. It drives Alessandro MS-1 headphones and Sennheiser Momentum earbuds without a problem. My main issues with Sony flash players has been price, battery life/replacement, and software. There are a lot of complaints about short battery life on the players, as well as operating system clunkiness and stability. Sony tried to fix that by moving to Android OS, but it's a work in progress. The NWZX707-B ($899.99) and NW-A306-B ($349.99) are now officially listed as available for pre-order on Sony's website. I hope they end up being quality products! We can expect to see official reviews when they become available. I doubt I will buy one myself, but I'll pick up the 707 if it is Sony's last player. From a value perspective, it's much easier to continue using my Apple iPod Shuffle (4GB) or my old iPhone 5S (32GB) as a portable player. They have great battery life, the 5S has a headphone jack and Bluetooth for speakers, and their quality is decent for portable use in noisy environments.

The Kills - Midnight Boom

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Boomers rejoice! AM radio wants in on the nostalgia boom:

What do they say... only the good die young. Checking out Morphine's Cure for Pain.

Oops! Too much coffee this morning. That would explain why the testimonials were so polished... Still, I'm checking out his music too late.

RIP, Mark Lanegan

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Getting Audiocrazy... Chinese company mods Chinese boombox... things are getting very meta in here. Does it meta? "Japenese" tape mechanism to avoid it never eating tapes... my takeaway? Don't get mono. 🚮

Loudermilk

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