Does Stereophile recommend too many components?
In the January 2005 issue of <I>Stereophile</I>, reader "KCA" suggests rather impolitely that the magazine recommends too many components. What do you think?
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Do you listen to ambient music?
Reader Tom Sanchez says he loves ambient music and wonders how many <I>Stereophile</I> readers share his passion?
How important is it for you to know exactly what is happening with your audio system and room?
A friend recently explained that he favors "chance and luck when choosing components." Do <I>you</I> think a little unexplained audio mystery a good thing? Do you like to carefully study the physics of your room and the technology behind the components, or do you prefer to go with your instinct for good sound?
Should Stereophile cover more multichannel releases and products?
<I>Stereophile</I> has put its toe in the multichannel waters with Kal Rubinson's <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/musicintheround">Music in the Round</A>" column and periodic industry updates. But should the magazine be doing even more in this area?
Should Stereophile cover more vinyl playback products?
With Michael Fremer's "Tracking Angle" column and periodic vinyl product reviews from many others, should <I>Stereophile</I> be doing even more in this area?
Do you have acoustical pianos or electric keyboard instruments at home?
Being the keyboard fanatic that he is, John Marks would like to know how many of our readers actually have a piano or electric keyboard instrument of some type in their homes.
Is there a future for a high-rez music medium?
Clearly from last week's survey, most of you feel that SACD and DVD-Audio are on the skids. But is it terminal? Do you think that high-resolution audio has a future?
What is the primary thing stalling SACD or DVD-Audio?
While some may disagree, it would seem that both competing high-rez audio formats, SACD and DVD-Audio, have stalled in the marketplace. Why do you think this is?
How interested are you in an audiophile music server product?
In <A HREF="http://cgi.stereophile.com/cgi-bin/showsoap.cgi?393">last week's Soapbox</A>, reader Andrew A. Edmonds wondered why there aren't more high-end "hard-disk
What was your favorite release this year from a music perspective?
Forget about the sound quality this time. What was your favorite disc this year on musical merit alone?