Re: [ARSCLIST] MP3

[Mike Richter <mrichter@xxxxxxx>]

Steven C. Barr(x) wrote:

> Side thought...since all analog reproduction so far relies upon
> mechanical contact with the recording, does not that mean that
> ANY playing of an analog recording would involve some measurable
> degredation of the object (recording) being played?

Certainly, there is some deformation. Probably there is degradation. 
Possibly the change may be detectable. Detection itself means some form 
of measurement which means some sort of playing which implies 
deformation, probably degradation ...

As for optical reading (laser or otherwise), there will be quantum 
effects at least, though admittedly the deformation and potential 
degradation will be exceedingly slight.

Mike
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