errr.... mainly because we have had experience with bad RIPs carried out on music we are familiar with?

Plus, the open-top argument carries weight, yes - but don't forget you can use the box at home when you definitely will hear cracks, pops, and compression artifacts on high frequency stuff.I don't know about you, but this sets my teeth on edge....

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