CD vs. LP: which one gets the most airtime in your listening room?
Most audiophiles' record collections include LPs <I>and</I> CDs, but one format invariably is played more than the other. In yours, which one is it, and by how much?
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What was your 1998 Record 2 Die 4? (Just one, please!)
The February issue sees the latest update of <I>Stereophile</I>'s "Records To Die For," in which the magazine's staff reveals what got them going in 1998. But what about <I>your</I> choice?
Will you jump right in with the new high-resolution audio formats when they're finally released, or will you wait? In either case, why?
Some form of high-resolution digital audio is right around the corner. Whether it's SACD, DVD-Audio, or both, will you be an early adopter, or will you wait until the dust settles?
Will a format war between SACD and DVD-Audio be good or bad for audiophiles? Why or why not?
The benefits of more choice or an audiophile disaster? It seems that Sony/Philips' SACD and DVD-Audio are on a collision course in their race for the title of the next high-end audio format. If they decide to duke it out, we'll get to compare the two formats ourselves, but is this good or bad for the audiophile?
Other than equipment and music reviews, what is your favorite part of Stereophile?
Our question about <I>Stereophile</I>'s equipment reviews two weeks back generated hundreds of responses. Let's dig a little deeper: Other than equipment and music reviews, what do you find most useful or enjoyable in the magazine?
Among Stereophile's current batch of hardware scribes, who is your favorite? Use the "Comments" box to vote for writers not listed.
Danger! Fragile Ego Territory! Vote for your favorite <I>Stereofool</I>!
How could Stereophile's equipment reviews be improved? The listed choices are for your convenience; use the "Comments" box to make other suggestions.
A continuation of last week's question. Equipment reviews are <I>Stereophile</I>'s bread and butter. Do they strike a good balance between technical details and subjective impressions? Are the measurements, charts, and graphs useful to you?
What types of articles do you most like to read in magazines about audio? Leave suggestions in the "Comments" box for articles you'd like to see.
Is it the reviews of hardware or music or both? Do you like to get technical or not? When you read about audio in magazines, no matter whose magazine it might be, what do you really like to see, and what would you like to see more of?
Have you tried controlling vibration in your system?
Many audiophiles have substantially improved the sound of their systems by experimenting with vibration control. How about you?
Have you, or do you plan to, replace your CD player with a DVD machine?
DVD players are backward-compatible with CDs, offering consumers the ability to replace their CD players with DVD decks. Some record companies have released DVD-Videos carrying 24/96 high-resolution audio to take advantage of the new format, and DVD-Audio should be just around the corner.