On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 22:39:09 -0600, Tom Sherman wrote:

Ryan Cousineau wrote:

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Honest and serious audiophiles do A-B-X tests,

The problem with A-B-X tests are well documented, as the stress of
trying to make the correct identification can influence the test to the
point it is meaningless.

Ideally, "black box" testing is what is needed, where only an alias of
the component is known, eliminating bias. Logistically, this is rather
difficult.

I thought by hanging over here with the bikes I'd never have to read another ABX
thread. Finding that here is sorta like going to Audio Asylum and seeing some
orifice trying to argue about helmets.

Ron