randy-11
Double-blind tests do have value for designers and manufacturers, no doubt. But for hobbyists ... not so much.
... blind listening tests are critical to evaluation ...Perhaps that's true for you, but most audiophiles have no use for blind listening tests. They're tricky to conduct properly and if they're not done properly, the results are of no value. They're also time-consuming, and that time takes away from listening just for fun.
Double-blind tests do have value for designers and manufacturers, no doubt. But for hobbyists ... not so much.