There are too many variables involved for any reliable comparative conclusions to be drawn over such a time span.
I agree, unless the differences in the particular case are very great, AND extreme care is taken to rule out extraneous variables. A few possible extraneous variables which come to mind include the following; there are undoubtedly many others as well:
Ongoing aging or burn-in of OTHER system components; seasonally-related temperature changes in the room affecting component performance; changes (also possibly seasonally-related) in line voltage, or in noise levels on the ac line; if records are used, subtle wear in record grooves due to repeated playings; and last but certainly not least, improved perception by the listener of subtle details in the music, due to repeated listening.
Regards,
-- Al