The more available formats the better?

Not for the manufacturers thats for sure, for us? Im not so sure either. I love vinyl and i always have - i may not in the future though.

Here is a little report on DRM that has SOME bearing in all of this.

http://weblogs.jupiterresearch.com/a...in_the_dr.html

Jupiter research are a MAJOR player when it comes to industry analysis BTW.