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Robert Gantz  |  Sep 09, 2001  |  0 comments

Reader Robert Gantz wonders, now that the major record labels have committed to adding copy protection processing to at least some of their CDs, are you ready to reduce or stop buying new music until they stop?

With all the talk of record labels adding copyright protection to CDs, would you consider a boycott on new music purchases?
Yes!
34% (129 votes)
Only the protected discs
48% (181 votes)
I'll reduce purchases
3% (13 votes)
No, I'll keep buying as normal
11% (42 votes)
Other
3% (13 votes)
Total votes: 378
Stereophile Staff  |  Sep 02, 2001  |  183 comments

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 component have you been keeping your eye on these days?
Here it is
87% (174 votes)
I'm completely faithful
13% (26 votes)
Total votes: 200
Stereophile Staff  |  Aug 26, 2001  |  0 comments

We were sitting around the office the other day making bets about how many online readers also subscribe to the paper magazine. Since most of our estimates were miles apart from each other, we thought why not run a poll?

Do you subscribe to
Yes I subscribe
69% (275 votes)
I used to subscribe
11% (44 votes)
I plan on subscribing
1% (2 votes)
Never been a subscriber
5% (19 votes)
Buy at the newstand regularly
5% (19 votes)
Buy at the newstand once in a while
7% (26 votes)
Read someone else's copy
1% (2 votes)
Other
2% (9 votes)
Total votes: 396
Stereophile Staff  |  Aug 19, 2001  |  247 comments

Last week's vote addressed the new formats and buying a CD player, but what is holding you back from buying into the new formats?

What is the PRIMARY obstacle preventing you from buying into either SACD or DVD-Audio at this time?
High hardware prices
6% (37 votes)
High software prices
6% (38 votes)
Limited software availability
17% (112 votes)
Format viability uncertainties
25% (161 votes)
Waiting for Universal players
19% (125 votes)
Dislike watermarking
3% (21 votes)
Waiting for more multichannel hardware/software
1% (9 votes)
Lack of digital outputs
6% (37 votes)
Other
7% (42 votes)
Already have SACD
7% (46 votes)
Already have DVD-Audio
1% (8 votes)
Already have both
2% (10 votes)
Total votes: 646
Arnel Enero  |  Aug 12, 2001  |  138 comments

Reader Arnel Enero wonders if the advent of DVD-Audio and SACD has dampened your desire for a new CD-only player.

Are you still interested in buying a CD-only player for your system?
Yes, planning to buy soon
10% (32 votes)
Yes, quite interested
15% (45 votes)
Yes, but only slightly
14% (43 votes)
Just bought one
19% (59 votes)
Not really interested anymore
27% (83 votes)
Never again!
15% (48 votes)
Total votes: 310
Stereophile Staff  |  Aug 05, 2001  |  100 comments

As often happens with labels, the word "audiophile" has different meanings for different folks. How would you explain what it means to a friend?

How do you define "audiophile"?
Here's my definition
94% (99 votes)
I have no idea
6% (6 votes)
Total votes: 105
Stereophile Staff  |  Jul 29, 2001  |  0 comments

Here's another question that we haven't asked in a while: With the increase in decent sound card options over the last couple of years, have you found yourself using your computer to play music?

Do you ever listen to music on your computer?
Yes, quite often
29% (101 votes)
Yes, once in a while
30% (106 votes)
No, but plan to start
2% (7 votes)
No, not interested
22% (76 votes)
No, hate the idea
17% (58 votes)
Total votes: 348
Stereophile Staff  |  Jul 23, 2001  |  204 comments

The public learned last week that some regular CDs are now secretly being copy-protected (see this week's audio news). Is this an issue for you?

What do you think about CDs being secretly distorted with SafeAudio to prevent copying?
Don't care
6% (26 votes)
Slightly annoyed
5% (21 votes)
Don't like the idea
22% (102 votes)
Boycott labels that do it!
67% (306 votes)
Total votes: 455
Stereophile Staff  |  Jul 15, 2001  |  0 comments

The CEA is asking for nominations from industry folks for the 2002 class of inductees into the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame. We think it's only fair that everybody should get a chance to add a candidate or two to our unofficial Audio Hall of Fame.

Who would you want to induct into a High-End Audio Hall of Fame, and why?
Here's my choice
89% (76 votes)
Don't have one
11% (9 votes)
Total votes: 85
Stereophile Staff  |  Jul 08, 2001  |  0 comments

If responses from <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/showsoap.cgi?217">last week's Soapbox</A> are any indication, a shocking number of <I>Stereophile</I> readers appear to have been approached by the "White Van" speaker guys. Some even know folks who have bit. How about you?

Have you ever been approached by the "White Van" speaker company, or know anyone who has bought their products?
I've seen them
4% (15 votes)
I've been approached
38% (143 votes)
I've bought from them
5% (20 votes)
I know someone who's bought from them
16% (61 votes)
Never seen them
19% (73 votes)
Never heard of them
18% (67 votes)
Total votes: 379

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