A better solution to bit torrents and ftp is to download from your isp's newsgroup server.
Download a program like NewsBin Pro (http://www.newsbin.com/) and configure it to hit your isp's nntp server.
Load up all the threads from alt.bin.music.shn.dmb
I have Comcast digital cable and, since it's pulling right from Comcast's network, I get download speeds of 1.5mb/s. I downloaded the 12/12 show in about 30-45 minutes.
I'm not technichally inclined enogh to do that. I barely get the general idea of what you are suggesting. Just an idiot as far as computers are concerned I guess.