10-Feb-2019, 15:25
I agree that doing blind tests is not a lot of fun. But I think there are at least two good reasons for going through the exercise in this case:
1) to contribute to a well thought-out and genuine experiment that aims to answer an interesting, oft-debated question
2) as a kind of calibration of one's own listening ability (or resistance to kidding oneself, if you like)
It's a bit like other forms of physical and mental exercise: it might not be pleasant at the time, but it brings longer-term benefits.
Another good thing about this experiment is that there is nothing "at stake" insofar as any differences that might be heard are not to do with one's own system.
1) to contribute to a well thought-out and genuine experiment that aims to answer an interesting, oft-debated question
2) as a kind of calibration of one's own listening ability (or resistance to kidding oneself, if you like)
It's a bit like other forms of physical and mental exercise: it might not be pleasant at the time, but it brings longer-term benefits.
Another good thing about this experiment is that there is nothing "at stake" insofar as any differences that might be heard are not to do with one's own system.
Roon (Mac Mini), Wilson Benesch Full Circle, Expert 1000 Pro CI, Kaiser Chiara
Warwickshire, UK
