Increased bit rate on iTunes downloads

I know this subject has been hammered. But would like to ask, can we please get full quality download bitrates on iTunes? I understand most people don't notice that the bitrate is really low, but some people do, large PA systems certainly do. So form my DJ point of view iTunes isn't an option. When you look at the likes of beatport, they offer high quailty formats, at a fee, and most people are happy to pay it knowing the music is of a high quaility. Untapped market... I think so.

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    In iPhoto, Select All the Photos you want to move... Then goto  > File > Export >
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