EXHIBIT 23.2


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated October 9, 1998
included in K-tel International, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30,
1998 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.

                                   /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
                                   Arthur Andersen LLP


Minneapolis, Minnesota,
    June 3, 1999

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