With the output level attenuated to match a 70 quid Argos special (which I
bought to *investigate* and which also plays MP3s) a number of people here
couldn't tell them apart on a variety of speakers when seamlessly A/B'd by
means of the (Argos) amplifier's remote control.

That is *no-one* could tell them apart, not even the one time...

The only thing I've learned about 'audio' in the last few years is that
there's more horse**** in it than the Augean stables and I don't take
much/any notice of hifi magazine's lists of 'all time greats' or the blx
that some of the contributors will gladly publish when they get an interview
with an industry *glamour boy*....



Yes, you are right about the horse**** and many magazines are full of
it.
I've NEVER heard a difference between any cd player or dvd player. I
have 3 different receivers that all sound
exactly the same, no difference whatsoever and I believe the same goes
for ALL other amps that are built without serious design flaws
As for magazines, the only publication I have ever taken notice of
and actualy learnt facts, is the Audio Critic by Peter Aczel. He speaks
the truth which many people hate! and I have never seen anyone test
gear the way he does.

Dezza.