Do you play any musical instruments?
Audio wisdom holds that musicians tend to neglect their stereo systems. But we're wondering how many of <I>Stereophile</I>'s readers play music themselves, both for fun and professionally.
Do you prefer a "one-box" CD player, or separate transport and D/A converter boxes? Why?
CD players started life as single boxes, but audiophiles soon broke them down into separate transports and D/A converters. Jitter-reduction devices were soon added, but now some manufacturers are going back to a single-box approach. Which do you prefer?
Do you prefer a euphonic audio sound or absolute accuracy?
There are numerous ways to voice an audio system, ranging from lush sound (no matter what the source) to a "warts-and-all" honesty that may be hard to listen to at times. Which do you prefer?
Do you prefer special "audiophile" editions of recordings you buy?
Audiophile labels spend a good deal of effort trying to improve the transfer of music from the master tape to CD, DVD, or LP. Is this important to you?
Do you read your owner's manual when you get some new equipment?
Reader John Pluta says it took him three years to finally read his preamp's manual, and he wishes he had gone through it sooner. Do you go through your manuals right away or not?
Do you remember your very first audio experience? What was it?
It is often thought that first impressions can have a lasting effect. Can you recall your first audio impression?
Do you still listen to FM radio?
FM radio, once the mainstay for those seeking exposure to new music, is under attack from satellite radio, Web radio, and corporate playlists. Do you still listen to FM radio?
Do you still purchase digital audio discs (CD, SACD, DVD-A, etc) at the same rate as in the past few years? Why or why not?
The mainstream media likes to report that the digital disc is dead, but is it? Do you still purchase digital audio discs (CD, SACD, DVD-A, <I>etc</I>) at the same rate as in the past few years? Or has your purchasing slowed down? Why or why not?
Do you still use a cassette deck?
In his <A HREF="http://blog.stereophile.com/stephenmejias/">blog</A>, Stephen Mejias reports on the resurgence in cassette-only releases and is now looking for a good deck. Do you still use a cassette deck?
Do you store your SACD and DVD-Audio discs in a separate section or are they mixed in with your CDs?
Reader Colin Stewart is curious about the filing habits of audiophiles. He wants to know if you keep your SACD and DVD-Audio discs sorted separately from your CDs, or do you mix them all together?