Will recorded music survive the 2010s?

Music existed for eons before Thomas Edison invented recording in 1877, and music will be around long after the major record companies bite the big one. But what about in between?

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$229 vacuum tube amplifier wows audiophiles

Who says high-end audio has to be expensive? This amazing $229 vacuum tube amplifier from MiniWatt rocks.

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The best audio products of 2009

They're not the cheapest by any stretch, but here are the best-sounding audio products of the year.

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You got an iPod, now what?

CNET's Donald Bell offers tips and tutorials for making the most of any Apple iPod you may have received for the holidays.

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What to expect at CES 2010

A video preview from CNET's Buzz Out Loud.

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Coolest musician tech of 2009

CNET Senior Editor Donald Bell rounds up 10 of 2009's best tech products for musicians.

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An MP3 player for the vintage hi-fi set

A retro-inspired concept MP3 player from Mintpass includes three VU meters and big, chunky buttons.

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Kurt's Top Ten Albums 2009

My picks for the ten best albums of 2009.

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Top 10 2009: Most popular MP3 players and accessories

There is no shortage of portable audio gadgets on the market today, but not all of them can be part of the cool clique--some are just more popular than others. Here is our list of the top 10 most trafficked MP3 players and headphones during 2009.

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Apple confirms acquisition of music site Lala

Apple acknowledges that it has purchased the struggling streaming service but declined to comment on reports that Lala was bought for very little money.

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