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Aug 06, 2000 |
131 comments
This week's <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/soapbox.shtml">Soapbox</A> has Martin Bruczkowski pondering how much power is being wasted by audiophiles who leave large systems on 24/7. What are <I>your</I> power habits?
When do you power up your system? When do you leave it off?
Always on, 24 hours a day
20% (64 votes)
On during the day, off at night
6% (18 votes)
On only when listening to music
32% (101 votes)
Some components are always on, others only for listening sessions
38% (118 votes)
Other
4% (12 votes)
Total votes: 313
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Jul 30, 2000 |
110 comments
We all have to start somewhere. What would <I>you</I> recommend to someone assembling a first audio system, and how much would it cost?
What's the least amount needed for a glimpse of high-end sound? What gear would such a system include?
Less than $1000
20% (43 votes)
$1001
31% (67 votes)
$2001
25% (53 votes)
$3001
8% (17 votes)
$4001
5% (11 votes)
More than $5000
10% (22 votes)
Total votes: 213