To cite an extreme example, if I wanted to watch the special edition and all I could pick from was the 1997 version in 384 kbps laserdisc AC3, or the 24-bit lossless mix on the 2011 Bluray . . . do you see where I'm going with this?
Well then, it's a good thing we'll have another audio choice once the theater dts project is completed......maybe it'll give the SE a little more credibility as an archive project.
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