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Of the vast number

of cases of reports of sonic differences that have been reported between components under other than controlled blind conditions (CBC), what number have been disputed by CBC tests? ... virtually none!

Now there are also cases where CBC have failed to demonstrate differences where it is generally accepted that they do. Stereophile has documented such cases for example (see link); and also the recent relevant Stereophile editorial at: http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/406awsi/

Such cases demonstrate that not all CBC tests are equal and combining that with the general paucity of CBC tests of components that interest audio hobbyists what then does the field (CBC testing in general) offer the audio hobbyist? ... virtually nothing!

But as a ideological tool for types that dispute much of what appears to be common experience for audio hobbyists CBC testing in general, and DBT in particular, apparently provide wonderful utility. For example, for someone who still believes one can select electronic components by studying a specification sheet the DBT message only provides reassurance of the correctness of their judgments.

Thus when we reflect on all that you declaration:

"Therefore sighted tests are not valid for testing for differences between components. Period."

based as it is on a theory that has seen little practice in the field in question, Hi-Fi Audio for hobbyists, seems little more Blind Faith Dogmatic. Why? Simple. Sprinkling nonsense with truisms doesn't improve upon the nonsense, although it can make it more laughable.



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