Audio-Technica - celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012 - commissioned the study to investigate the effect technology is having on the way the UK consumes music and media, and to raise awareness of its "Music Reviewer Of 2012" competition.

40% of those surveyed couldn't remember when they last purchased a CD, while in contrast more than 20% had downloaded music in the last week.

Nearly half (49%) believed that it was acceptable to download music free of charge.

Audio-Technica senior ...