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Feb 17, 2003 |
160 comments
We like to think that high-end audio is different because we take the time to audition how musical a piece of equipment is. But, in reality, we don't often first listen to everything we buy. Have you ever purchased a component before listening to it?
Have you ever purchased audio equipment before hearing it? Why did you buy it and what was it?
Yes
81% (188 votes)
Never!
19% (43 votes)
Total votes: 231
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Feb 09, 2003 |
0 comments
It's not unusual to see a product get a glowing review in <I>Stereophile</I>, but then measure poorly on the test bench. Does this bother you?
If a product sounds good to your ears, but measures poorly, is this a problem?
Absolutely
27% (80 votes)
Sometimes
40% (120 votes)
Never
33% (97 votes)
Total votes: 297
Have you upgraded or somehow modified the power cords that connects your equipment to the AC outlet?
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Feb 02, 2003 |
150 comments
The current Soapbox features a rant about power cords. Have you upgraded or somehow modified the power cords that connects your equipment to the AC outlet?
Have you upgraded or somehow modified the power cords that connects your equipment to the AC outlet?
Yes, here's what I did
43% (117 votes)
Sort of
9% (26 votes)
No modifications
48% (131 votes)
Total votes: 274
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Jan 26, 2003 |
65 comments
When new formats started to appear to replace LPs, the first thing to be cut, at least in size, was the cover art. 8-tracks and cassettes viciously cropped the cover art and printed the liner notes with microscopic text.
Which CD/SACD/DVD-Audio disc has your favorite cover artwork?
Here's my favorite
64% (49 votes)
Don't like any of them
36% (28 votes)
Total votes: 77
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Jan 19, 2003 |
171 comments
Rumors persist that, in addition to SACD/CD hybrids, DVD-Audio/CD hybrid discs are on their way. How important is this to you?
How important are either SACD/CD or DVD-A/CD hybrids to you?
Extremely important
23% (100 votes)
Very important
16% (70 votes)
Important
10% (46 votes)
Kind of important
11% (48 votes)
Not important
19% (85 votes)
Don't like the idea
3% (12 votes)
Don't care what they do
18% (78 votes)
Total votes: 439
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Jan 12, 2003 |
173 comments
Sony announced several new titles for SACD release, including titles by Bob Dylan, The Police, and Pink Floyd, at the recent CES. What titles would you pick for the high-rez treatment?
What software would you like to see on SACD or DVD-A?
On SACD surround I'd like to see
18% (38 votes)
On SACD stereo I'd like to see
53% (114 votes)
On DVD-A surround I'd like to see
7% (16 votes)
On DVD-A stereo I'd like to see
5% (11 votes)
None
16% (35 votes)
Total votes: 214
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Jan 05, 2003 |
0 comments
Last week's poll revealed a wide variety of musical meetings. But if you could choose to meet any musician or composer, no matter when he or she lived, who would it be? Why would that person be your choice?
If you could meet any musician or composer, alive or dead, who would it be? Why?
It would be . . .
95% (122 votes)
Nobody I'd want to meet
5% (7 votes)
Total votes: 129
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Dec 29, 2002 |
86 comments
We've all seen dozens, if not hundreds, of great musicians play live. But who have you personally met who you would rate as a great musician or composer?
Who is the most important (to you) musician you've ever personally met?
It was . . .
76% (81 votes)
Never met one.
24% (26 votes)
Total votes: 107
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Dec 22, 2002 |
0 comments
Where did your taste in music come from? Please explain.
Last week's Soapbox delved into the subject of musical preferences. Do you think your musical taste is something you were born with, or was it shaped by your environment?
Nature
9% (10 votes)
Nurture
32% (38 votes)
Both Nature and Nurture
59% (69 votes)
Total votes: 117
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Dec 15, 2002 |
111 comments
As we wrap up the year, what do you consider the best CD, LP, SACD, or DVD-A release from 2002?
What is your pick for best music release for 2002?
Here it is
80% (102 votes)
Don't have one
20% (26 votes)
Total votes: 128
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Dec 08, 2002 |
99 comments
The December issue sees <I>Stereophile</I> publish its 2002 "Products of theYear" (<A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/showarchives.cgi?724">added to the website</A> this week). The reviewers and editor have made their choices, so what are yours?
What is your 2002 Product of the Year?
Here it is
79% (92 votes)
Don't have one
21% (24 votes)
Total votes: 116
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Dec 01, 2002 |
0 comments
In the December issue, JA discusses measurement graphs that don't jibe with real-world performance. Even though they sometimes don't seem to reinforce a reviewer's opinion, are the graphs and measurements with each review important to you?
When you read a <I>Stereophile</I> review, how important are the measurements and graphs?
Essential
27% (94 votes)
Very important
17% (60 votes)
Important
13% (46 votes)
Kind of interesting
22% (79 votes)
Don't care
16% (55 votes)
Wish they weren't there
6% (20 votes)
Total votes: 354
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Nov 24, 2002 |
98 comments
We've all got a disc or two that we keep playing over and over, whether for system testing or the sheer love of the music. Which disc does it for you, and how many times have you listened to it?
How many times have you played your most-played disc?
Less than 10 times
2% (3 votes)
10
22% (41 votes)
51—100 times
17% (31 votes)
101
14% (27 votes)
Over 200 times
26% (49 votes)
A google
19% (36 votes)
Total votes: 187
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Nov 17, 2002 |
121 comments
Some of us find ourselves turning into music lending libraries; the rest of us keep our discs under lock and key. Can your pals borrow your discs?
Do you lend discs out to your pals?
All the time
15% (42 votes)
Sometimes
51% (143 votes)
Never
34% (95 votes)
Total votes: 280
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Nov 10, 2002 |
104 comments
In addition to our audio equipment, our ears are very important parts of the audiophile equation. How would you rate your hearing?
How's your hearing?
Perfect
14% (37 votes)
Near perfect
36% (100 votes)
A little worn
32% (88 votes)
Some problems
14% (39 votes)
Not too good
3% (7 votes)
Pretty bad
0% (1 vote)
What?
1% (2 votes)
Total votes: 274