mevans
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Its definitely something that a company would consider (the fact that some people might use measurements or blind tests as a way to perceive gear to be of low quality).
However, I feel like it cant be only it.
Measurements for example make sense not to be used as a sign on performance (because if you get a unit that does not fit to the supposed performance it might be a problem for the company in many aspects), however blind testing is, in essence, subjective objectivity.
What I am trying to say is that the blind test is objective for the tester, but it does not extend to other users.
In other words, what sounds objectively better (due to blind testing) to me, may not sound better objectively for you.
I think this problem of subjectivity can be avoided. In a test of amps, for example, there is no need for the "blind" listener to determine which amp sounds better. Instead, he would be asked to merely distinguish between one amp and another. With amps of decent quality (ample power, negligible distortion) set to identical volumes, it is my supposition that such determinations could not be reliably made. Further, I suspect that similar results would obtain with regard to cd players, converters and cables. This would render the notions of synergy and scaling to be myths. My concern is that an awful lot of money may be being spent by hobbyists chasing myths.