BBC News story on new CD anti-copying technology - not DVD-A but current output...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1489000/1489619.stm

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There is a concern among CD buyers that anti-piracy technology being deployed - currently undergoing testing, by firms such as Macrovision and Midbar Technologies - may render legally obtained CDs useless for some users.

The scrambling-technology being tested works with nearly all CD music players. But even Macrovision President Bill Krepick says perfection is beyond the pale.

"It's impossible to get to 100%", he said, adding that he expects 99.6% to 99.7% of all players to be able to play CDs encrypted with his company's SafeAudio technology.

It is not known which music firms are using encryption technology or to what extent. It has been reported that Macrovision has distributed nearly 200,000 CDs to test SafeAudio, its anti-piracy system.

A spokeswoman for Macrovision confirmed the 200,000 figure but was able to provide further information.

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Anyone from Naim care to comment on the compatability of Naim players with these new CDs?

I bet Mick would like to know if he can play new ones on his rather large investment.

Cheers
Jonathan