NAXOS streaming??

[markeh]

Naxos has a service on their web site:

Start your annual subscription for only $19.95
Listen to full tracks from over 20,000 CDs from Naxos
http://www.naxos.com/membership/subscribe.asp

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Anyone used this and have an opinion of its value??

thnx,

 

[Leroy Jenkins]

I have not. If you like classical Naxos has lots of great stuff. My guess is a lot of the stuff is available for free on Spotify. I use Spotify and they have lots of Naxos recordings. But $20 isn't too much to take a chance. Be great if they had a free trial though.

 

[markeh]

Well, I think my interest is mostly ended. Here is their reply - all content is streamed through flash, limiting it applicability for me. IF you view the FAQ it describes how music is streamed.

Here is their answer to my question:

Thank you for your email.

Please see below benefits of subscribing to Naxos.com:

- More than 20,000 CDs including all Naxos, Marco Polo and Dacapo recordings in 48 kbps AAC MP4 Standard quality sound
- Access to about 50 new releases per month as well as next month’s releases
- Access to various genres recording including Classical, Historical, Film Music, Jazz/Blues, Nostalgia, and World/New Age
- Please note that Naxos Historical, Nostalgia, and Jazz Legends recordings are not available for audio streaming in the United States due to the uncertain legal situation regarding pre-1972 sound recordings.
- Access to sample video clips from the BBC/Opus Arte, TDK, Arthaus and EuroArts DVD catalogues
- Access to all podcasts
- Receive monthly FREE download from pre-selected albums

For more information please visit www.naxos.com or http://www.naxos.com/subspage/newaccount_paid.asp .

You may also visit our FAQs page: http://www.naxos.com/faq.asp​