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Mar 11, 2001 |
120 comments
Have we come a long way baby, or are we still struggling to get out of the chute? Do you think audio reproduction has made much progress in getting listeners closer to the real thing in the last 20-30 years?
How far has audio advanced in the last 20-30 years?
Major improvement
48% (123 votes)
Some improvement
35% (90 votes)
Subtle improvement
9% (24 votes)
No improvement
3% (8 votes)
We're backsliding
5% (12 votes)
Total votes: 257
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Mar 04, 2001 |
346 comments
The last time we asked the tube-or-transistor question was almost three years ago (see the results <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/showvote.cgi?40">here</A>). So, we're curious if reader opinion has shifted when it comes to tube versus solid state amplifier technology.
What type of amplifier technology do you prefer?
Solid-State
54% (276 votes)
Tube (non-single-ended triode)
20% (105 votes)
Tube (single-ended triode)
11% (58 votes)
Combination/hybrid
7% (37 votes)
Other (please explain)
7% (37 votes)
Total votes: 513