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Old 9th November 2005   #17
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Originally Posted by Lupo
Interesting thread!


Hope you can tolerate a shot from the sideline from another lurker. Just wanted to point out one thing:



To be a valid test, the switching between the sources must be seamless and instantaneous. Even a .1 second gap will be enough to erase your "sonic footprint" memory. The brain is not made to memorize sound. The only way to compare any sounds are by seamless A/B switching. Switching cables takes far too long to give any useable tests.

To claim 'scientific', it needs to be a double blind test. I encourage others to try the same tests and see what they get. For now... I am back to recording music....


Sorry to interupt the conversation..



Cheers,

Andreas / Norway

I totally agree with this. For a test to be valid to the point where the testers impressions can be relied upon as reproducable to others interested... double blind is the only scientific and valid way.

However... I am convinced. I don't expect that to convince everyone else... and I did of course say "flame away".... but I am still 100% convinced.... and I have done a lot of product evaluations in my time... I am no Lynn Fuston.... but I ain't a Newbie either... I am sure about my findings.
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