What's the oddest name you've seen on a piece of audio equipment?
Remember the Ampzilla? Are there stranger audio product names out there? What are they?
What's the oldest piece of audio gear that you still use, and how old is it?
Some of us collect gear from way back, while others have just updated their entire systems. How far back does your equipment go? Anything collectible?
What's the weirdest tweak you've tried? Did it work? (Yes, you can define weird any way you want)
Most of you admit to trying questionable tweaks if they are free or reasonably priced. What's the weirdest tweak you've tried? Did it work?
What's your choice for best budget component of the year?
Sure, anyone can design a cost-no-object product. But it's the big bang-for-the-buck components that often demonstrate real talent. What's your choice for best budget component of the year?
What's your favorite new audio product or technology?
Hot Products! The latest Consumer Electronics Show featured everything from multichannel audio-only preamps to universal SACD/DVD-A/CD players. What's your favorite audio product right now?
What's your number one complaint about high-end audio?
While we should always try to look on the brighter side of life, there are bound to be aspects of high-end audio that bug you no end. What are they?
When buying a new component, what's the toughest type of product for you to research before you buy?
Purchasing some types of components can be time-consuming and complicated, while others are a relative breeze. Is there a particular type of component that is the toughest for you to evaluate and then buy?
When do you power up your system? When do you leave it off?
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 it comes to audio disc packaging, do you prefer Digipaks or jewel boxes? Why?
Paper or plastic? When it comes to audio disc packaging, do you prefer paper/cardboard-type cases (Digipak) or the traditional plastic cases (jewel box)?
When it comes to component color, do you have a preference?
First they were silver, then black, then silver, then both. . . . Do you have a preference for components in a particular finish?