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Reviews with all double blind testing?
Pableson- No they should not be kept in the dark about the reviewers ability.You assume that ABX/DBT is the standard by which everyone must be measured. I categorically reject that premise! Therefore I cannot answer any questions that require me t... 
Reviews with all double blind testing?
No I don't think they should dbt because even when the reviewers pass the test so called objectivist don't accept it. 
Reviews with all double blind testing?
.. and by the way I am deeply troubled by your of the terms sounding good or bad. Those are decidely subjective terms.Just what scientific test did you use to come to that conclusion? 
Reviews with all double blind testing?
Pableson-The DBT/ABX does not measure what sounds good or bad it only measures whther the listerner can identify a or b when comapred to x. Its' not that we think ABX is not good enough. we think it's irrelevant.It's been my experience that dealer... 
Help I've Been Robbed
magnum dynalab 
Good Semi-automatic Turntables ?
somebody is pushing technics on this site. 
Reviews with all double blind testing?
Let me try this one last time. Just because you beleive in DBT/ABX doesn't make you objective. Every so called objectivist uses BDT/ABX to prove what they already beleive. when the test fails to prove what they already belive i.e all amps sound th... 
Reviews with all double blind testing?
As they say in the neighborhood where I grew up..."it's on now."Pay attention Pabelson. I did not give a history of DBT which I concede can be a useful tool in revealing prejudices but ignores the real issue. I gave a history of the ABX Comparator... 
Reviews with all double blind testing?
my new policy on audiogon is to post my opinion and let it stand on it's own merit. I no longer feel the need to respond to every competing opinion. I'll let the readers make thier own conclusion. I do however reserve the right to respond crticism... 
Reviews with all double blind testing?
I sent the following letter to Sterophile: Those of us who have been audiophiles for a long time(20+ years) have chronicled the progress of audio components. We have gone down the wrong road too many times to count. Either led there by others or l... 
Martin Logan bought by Shoreview
to be fair ML just issued a statement saying that Shoreview is an investment company with no involvement in the day to day operations, see martinloganowners.com.However it did not say Gayle was was still calling the shots. it mereley stated that t... 
New Cartridge Gone Wrong
when the emperor has no clothes he must be told. give him some time he'll come around. 
Martin Logan bought by Shoreview
Sad news. There is no way they will matian ML's legendary customer service. 
How much is too much...
you should first determine the efficiency of your speaker. this maybe obtained form the manufacturer. then assess the size of your of your room. Is it alive or dead? walk through your room and clap your hands. is the sound loud and crisp or is it ... 
What was you most expensive accidental damage?
a friend of mine was selling audio equipment from his house. he he was delivering a pair of vandersteen 2c's. they were mounted on stands with spikes. i remarked that he needed a hand truck. He replied he just bought one and went to get it. He loa...