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Nov 07, 2004 |
108 comments
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?
Is there a future for a high-rez music medium?
Absolutely
29% (60 votes)
Most likely
15% (31 votes)
Maybe
26% (54 votes)
Not likely
26% (54 votes)
Never
3% (7 votes)
Total votes: 206
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Oct 31, 2004 |
122 comments
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?
What is the primary thing stalling SACD or DVD-Audio?
Poor software selection
19% (49 votes)
High software prices
10% (25 votes)
Poor hardware selection
1% (2 votes)
High hardware prices
3% (8 votes)
Poor promotion
10% (25 votes)
Anti-piracy measures
3% (7 votes)
Lack of public interest in high-rez audio
31% (80 votes)
Lack of compatiblity with computers
2% (4 votes)
Result of format war
10% (27 votes)
Other
10% (25 votes)
They're doing fine
2% (6 votes)
Total votes: 258