gdhal
Seems to me you're skirting the issue.Just the opposite is the case! You've proposed a test that would produce invalid or unreliable results because it isn't double-blind.
Regardless of the type of test or however conducted, the spirit in what I'm suggesting to those who purport to hear a difference is that *they* should take it upon themselves to validate what they believeDouble-blind testing is time-consuming and tedious. Audiophiles who are happy with their systems have no incentive to undertake such testing. It's great if you want to validate your beliefs and if you undertake such a test, please share the details with us.