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Jul 02, 2006 |
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Audio companies have created thousands and thousands of audio products in the last several decades. But if you could send just one piece of equipment off in a capsule through space to represent the best audio has to offer, what would it be?
If you could send one piece of equipment off in a capsule through space to represent the best audio has to offer, what would it be?
I would send...
84% (52 votes)
Can't think of anything
16% (10 votes)
Total votes: 62
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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Mozart performing in Vienna, Bob Dylan at Newport, the Beatles at the Cavern Club, Duke Ellington at the Cotton Club . . . . If you could travel in time to attend any musical performance in history, what would it be?
If you could travel in time to attend any musical performance in history, what would it be?
I'd want to see and hear . . .
97% (64 votes)
Nothing I'd want to see and hear.
3% (2 votes)
Total votes: 66
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Jun 18, 2006 |
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Reader Mike Agee says that at one time his system exhibited a "moodiness" where the sound would vary from day to day. Does your system sound the same all the time, or does it sound better at some times than others?
Does your system sound the same all the time, or does it sound better at some times than others?
It varies a lot from time to time
28% (45 votes)
It varies a little
39% (64 votes)
Barely noticeable
13% (21 votes)
Sounds exactly the same all the time
20% (33 votes)
Total votes: 163
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Jun 11, 2006 |
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All we really want to hear from our systems is the music, but sometimes there is still a little unwanted noise tagging along for the ride. Do you have any humms, buzzes, or other unwanted noises emanating from your audio system? What do you do about it?
Do you have any humms, buzzes, or other unwanted noises emanating from your audio system? What do you do about it?
I've got major noise issues
9% (9 votes)
I've got a few noise problems
12% (12 votes)
Barely any noise issue
36% (37 votes)
No noise at all
43% (44 votes)
But . . . I like noise . . .
1% (1 vote)
Total votes: 103
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Jun 04, 2006 |
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Album cover art and liner notes are great additions to any disc format's packaging, but aside from the artwork, what kind of liner notes do you prefer?
What kind of liner notes do you like with a disc package?
Extensive notes with lots of text
54% (62 votes)
A modest amount with all the info
42% (48 votes)
Don't need any text, just art and music
1% (1 vote)
Don't care
3% (3 votes)
Total votes: 114
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May 28, 2006 |
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Paper or plastic? When it comes to audio disc packaging, do you prefer paper/cardboard-type cases (Digipak) or the traditional plastic cases (jewel box)?
When it comes to audio disc packaging, do you prefer Digipaks or jewel boxes? Why?
Digipak for me
28% (44 votes)
Jewel box
43% (66 votes)
I prefer the larger DVD-Audio style plastic cases
3% (5 votes)
I prefer the SACD plastic variation
11% (17 votes)
I don't care for any of the current cases
10% (15 votes)
I don't buy discs any more!
5% (8 votes)
Total votes: 155
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May 21, 2006 |
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In the June issue of <I>Stereophile</I>, another classic component is reviewed (the Eico HF-81 amplifier). Even though they don't measure up by today's standards, many audiophiles prefer certain classic designs. Are there any classic components that you prefer to newer products?
Are there any classic components that you prefer to newer products?
Yup, here it is
28% (33 votes)
Yup, there are several
51% (60 votes)
Nope, I go for newer stuff
21% (24 votes)
Total votes: 117
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May 14, 2006 |
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Summer is the season for outdoor music festivals, and the coming months are packed with events all around the globe. Do you plan to attend any music festivals this summer? If so, which one(s) and what kind of music?
Do you plan to attend any music festivals this summer? If so, which one(s) and what kind of music?
Yes, several
13% (7 votes)
Yes, one, maybe two
38% (20 votes)
Not sure yet
25% (13 votes)
No, I stay away
25% (13 votes)
Total votes: 53
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May 07, 2006 |
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Recording engineers are responsible for getting the sound onto tape or disc, and some develop an audiophile following. Do you have a favorite?
Do you have a favorite recording engineer?
Yes, here's who it is and why
70% (48 votes)
None come to mind
30% (21 votes)
Total votes: 69
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Apr 30, 2006 |
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Some folks like the insights and companionship other audiophiles can offer, others prefer to go it alone when they hit the audio shop. Do you audition audio equipment by yourself or with others?
When shopping, do you audition audio equipment by yourself or with others?
I go it alone
71% (70 votes)
I take a pal
16% (16 votes)
I take several pals
0% (0 votes)
I take my spouse/family
11% (11 votes)
I don't shop
1% (1 vote)
Total votes: 98
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