Let's remember that adding ANYTHING to the reproduction chain can obscure differences in components.

I must admit, I really think it's a waste of time. Whatever we do within practical constraints will be mocked by the hardcore. So why bother?

If I decide to proceed,I will set the agenda, and will personally invite those who I feel are of sufficient level headedness and balance to take part. I have in mind the likely subjects, those whose opinions I respect even if they are at odds with my own. Hopefully some will come from the industry rather than just this place. Given that 20% are not going to be able to tell anything apart, it would seem stupid to ask them to take part. The listeners will be blindfolded, the only practical way to do this in a domestic enviroment. The blindfolds will be applied at least one hour before the listening tests.

But whatever you think Michael, I am genuinely amazed by the response. I've had the pleasure to meet many of you in person, and find most to be really interesting people. But pose a question on a forum, and Mr Hyde appears out of nowhere. that genuinely saddens me.

But hey, I'm just the resident wind up artist so maybe you should ignore everything.