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Has the internet been good for audio?

Before the internet, I'd go to 3 local stores and be a captive audience to whatever Stereophile told me. But now with the internet the retail stores have more competition and there are a lot more choices. Maybe too many. Some questions that run through my mind:
Is your system better because of the internet?
Was it worth the trouble?
What happens to the retail stores?
Were the simpler times better? I remember when Klipsch and Fried were the hot brands. From what I've been told, B&W actually made great speakers in the olden days.
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tvad
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My system exists solely because of the internet, and I have discovered many, many new musical artists because of the internet.

So, in my case as a consumer, the internet has been very good for audio.
tvad
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No benefits to your audio journey as a result of the internet, Macrojack? I find that difficult to believe.

Maybe your analogy refers to forest fires being beneficial to forests by clearing out dead wood and allowing for new growth?
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