pawlowski6132

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do blind tests have any practical significance
Nrchy; You're missing the point. Sue can continue to review. Just don't tell her what's she's listening to. That's not absurd at all. Just say, Sue, you'll be listening to a solid state amp in your system. Tell us what you think.I'm not sure how w... 
Pro-Ject Debut III Tube Box II or BELLARI - VP129
Bellari, only allows MM carts. 
do blind tests have any practical significance
"Either something sounds good, or it doesn't..."Correct, however, referring to my example, I will never know if these amps really sound good or not because SK is NOT giving an objective observation. Her predjudices and impartiality are clouding th... 
do blind tests have any practical significance
Mrtennis; are you serious?Because, I think a high quality blindfold (preferably cotton) be administered properly to ensure the integrity of the test.What do you think? 
AKG K701
Hi. I can tell you straight off that many people here will try to send you over the Headfi.com. If you haven't been there yet, and I'm assuming you haven't based on this post, please note that the content is 75% crap so, you'll have to sort throug... 
do blind tests have any practical significance
Eldarford; Although I agree with your approach, I think most people gather the specifications of products from the manufacturers websites and read reviews to find out, simply put, if the gear sounds any good since dealers aren't always available.I... 
Repair for Meixing amp?
Have you tried new tubes first? 
Any benefits playing SACD's on Standard CD Player?
Technically not. HOWEVER, many Hybrid SACD releases are Remastered. And, the new Redbook layer could be better for sure. 
mm or mc cart
Yes. 
do blind tests have any practical significance
Edartford, if the evaluation is completely subjective and therefore useless, why bother reading any reviews at all?? 
LP "Cutouts"
Why did a retailer have to "cutout" the album. Why didn't he just reduce the cost??I mean, I buy things on sale all the time. I don't remember having the shirt I bought having a piece cut out. If I have to return it, I have a receipt that shows ho... 
do blind tests have any practical significance
Blind tests are absolutely useful. I wish all reviewers would NOT know ahead of time the brand, cost, etc. of the component they're reviewing. I think marketing, reputation, price sets expectations that influence a review.Double blind tests are ev... 
Stockfisch Records
Dewald, maybe crappy was too strong. My underlying point is, it's a shame that my favorite artists can't record such good SOUNDING records. 
Stockfisch Records
Reminds me of the Mapleshade label; Great sound, crappy music. 
Stockfisch Records
Can someone enlighten me? What is Stockfisch?