What are you thinking you might do later this year when SACD and/or DVD-Audio players are released?
Both the DVD-Audio and SACD camps have now officially announced players for later this year, neither of which will play the other format (unlike the universal players promised, but not yet delivered, by Yamaha and Denon). What will you do?
What are your audiophile predictions for 2009?
Will it be more of the same or is there a big development lurking around the corner? What are your audiophile predictions for 2009?
What are your feelings about bluegrass music and performance?
In the June issue of <I>Stereophile</I>, Art Dudley <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/showarchives.cgi?855" TARGET=NEW>waxes poetic</A> about the virtues of bluegrass music and festivals. What do you think about this acoustic form?
What are your thoughts about multichannel music?
Last week's results demonstrate the diversity of system approaches when it comes to handling both stereo and multichannel sources. But what are your thoughts about multichannel music itself?
What are your thoughts about the delay of DVD-Audio players and software?
It looks as if the release of DVD-Audio players will be delayed by several more months. Any comments about the situation?
What are your thoughts about the DualDisc format?
The record companies have agreed to create a new format called <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/news/080904dualdisc/" TARGET=NEW>DualDisc</A> to allow a CD on one side and a DVD video or audio program on the other. What do you think of the idea?
What audio ads have been especially effective or memorable for you?
One of the most enduring advertisments for an audio product is Maxell's image of the seated listener with his hair blowing back in the wind created by the tape's alleged sound quality. Have any other marketing campaigns stuck with you?
What audio component have you been keeping your eye on these days?
Audiophiles are not easily satisfied, and are often accused of having a roving eye for new components. Anything you've been eyeing lately?
What audio equipment are you looking for right now?
Some audiophiles are always looking for something—<I>anything</I>—to upgrade. Anything on your list?
What audio format did you spend the most money on in the last few months? Why?
CD sales are clearly in a slump, SACD and DVD-A are down for the count, a few downloads are just starting to sound decent (Linn for example), and the LP keeps chugging along. What audio format did you spend the most money on in the last few months? Why?