(17-Oct-2016, 17:35)Soniclife Wrote: Amazing work. Sounds an impressive methodology, and listeners, and a lot of hard work.
I've rarely seen a clear statistical improvement from tests like this, but you seem to have done it. It's a real challenge to the, all competent amplifiers that are accurately level matched and operating within their limits sound the same crowd.
Very good point, and agreed - this does actually tell us quite a lot. I have tried blind testing and it is a lot harder that you (or rather someone who has not tried) might imagine. Having said that, I am not surprised by the result. Thinking back to my audition of the 1000 Pro, I was not confident that I could separate it much from a D800. After about two or three tracks of listening it was very clear the 1000 Pro was a step up, it's an impressive beast I think.
1000 Pro - KEF Blade - iFi Zen Stream - Mutec REF10 - MC3+USB - Pro-Ject Signature 12