Do you lend discs out to your pals?
Some of us find ourselves turning into music lending libraries; the rest of us keep our discs under lock and key. Can your pals borrow your discs?
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How's your hearing?
In addition to our audio equipment, our ears are very important parts of the audiophile equation. How would you rate your hearing?
Do you adjust your balance control at all?
Last week we picked on tone controls, so this week, we'll put the spotlight on the balance knob. Do you use it in your system? Is it at any setting other than dead center?
Do you listen to Internet radio? If yes, what is your favorite program?
Internet radio has been in the news a lot recently with heated battles over royalty payments. But we wonder how many of our readers actually use it.
How important is a manufacturer's website when researching/buying a product? Why?
Audio product information is available in many forms, from glossy brochures or ads to dealers' informed sales pitches. Where does a manufacturer's website fit into the picture?
What is your favorite section in Stereophile? Why?
It's been apparent for years that many of <I>Stereophile</I>'s readers have a favorite section or writer. What is yours and why?
What do you think about the decision to leave any mention of SACD off the outside cover of the new Stones SACD/CD hybrids? Please explain.
One more question about the Rolling Stones SACD/CD hybrid discs: ABKCO has chosen to leave any mention of SACD off the outside cover of the 22 new Rolling Stones remasters. Is this a smart move, and should other SACD/CD hybrids follow suit?
Will the upcoming SACD/CD Rolling Stones releases help the SACD format? Why or why not?
The complete set of 22 Rolling Stones recordings from the ABKCO label are set to be released as SACD/CD hybrid discs over the next few weeks. Will this give SACD a boost in the marketplace?
Are SACD and DVD-Audio in a format war or not?
Industry representatives for both SACD and DVD-Audio claim they are not in a format war with each other. Do you disagree with them?
How well has SACD been promoted? What do you suggest?
Last week we singled out DVD-Audio, which clearly has left readers wondering, when it comes to promotion. This week we get to see if SACD has done any better. Has SACD been marketed properly?