Give it an honest try.

cmy330go
cmy330go Posts: 2,341
edited January 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Click on the links below to download 2 96/24 AIF files.
http://www.analogplanet.com/images/2014-vote-file-A.flac
http://www.analogplanet.com/images/2014-vote-file-B.flac

Listen to them, and determine if you think one is better than the other, or if they are the same.

If you want more background on this, follow this link:
http://www.analogplanet.com/content/same-file-different-file-0

Do your best to give it an honest shot. No pressure. Just be honest.

When done, the full reveal can be found here:
http://www.analogplanet.com/content/ending-peter-paul-mary-mystery
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2014
    Interesting, thanks for posting! I won't give it away to people who still want to try, but I will say it was not what I was expecting.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2014
    *****spoiler alert*****
    don't scroll past this post if you don't want to know the results.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2014
    So I'd say it's been long enough. What did those who tried it think?

    I personally preferred file B. A was just a little harsh on the top end.

    Did anyone not hear a difference?
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    2 CH
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited January 2014
    I voted side B. I heard the vinyl pops but, I preferred the sound as it seemed more organic and natural.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited January 2014
    Zero wrote: »
    Oh, I forgot to mention that I too preferred file B. Cool test.

    Yea I really enjoyed this test. He's also done a couple others. The first was a comparison of 8 or 9 budget cartridges. Then he recently did a comparison of phono pres. I think it's a great way to at least get a glimpse into the character of different gear. I'm looking forward to more of the same.
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    2 CH
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