Which digital optical disc format, abbreviated as CD, overtook cassette tapes as the dominant music format in the early 1990s?
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Compact disc
The Compact Disc was co-developed by Sony and Philips, utilizing laser technology to read data without physical contact, which prevented the wear and tear common in vinyl and cassettes. A popular legend suggests the CD's 74-minute capacity was specifically chosen to fit the entirety of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
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