James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all


(Via Gizmodo)
So it looks like the gauntlet's been thrown down (again).
Backed up this time by, apparently, *presses pinkie to corner of mouth* one million dollars...

See:
http://www.randi.org/jr/2007-09/092807reply.html#i4
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Showing 1 response by onhwy61

I think what the results of the cable tests show is despite the hyperbole of audiophile language the sonic differences are fairly subtle. Based upon reviews, both professional and others, it's easy to assume that the sonic differences between two well designed components is measured in astronomical units. That's just not the case. Even two diametrically opposed designs, say a 300B tube amp vs. a solid state "digital" amp really don't sound very different when matched to appropriate speaker loads. As audiophiles we tend to emphasize the minor differences as opposed to seeing the overwhelming essential sameness in various designs.