In article , Laurence Payne
NOSPAMlpayne1ATdsl.pipex.com wrote:
On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:10:14 -0600, Malcolm wrote:

Personally, I think that if a "well" (and there are very few of those)
conducted listening test fails to show a difference between two
systems/ components, then the differences (if any) are probably not
worth worrying too much about. However, I see no problem whatsoever in
anyone conducting their own home listening tests and deciding on the
basis of those tests that one item is better than the other. It is the
height of arrogance for anyone to claim that they are "wrong".

It shouldn't have to be "well" conducted if, as disciples claim, cables
make an immediate and striking difference.

I must confess I do wonder how many of the people who make assertions like
that about cables really understand how variable hearing itself it, and how
many things can affect the perception - thus leading to an unsupported
conclusion unless dealt with in a comparison. My impression is that few do.

Slainte,

Jim

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