Oh it's based on a real attempt. But that remark probably says it all.
Neither of them are worthless by the way.
The brain does get in the way because you keep comparing.
The same thing happens when you listen to some different sets of speakers. You may be able to hear differences, but you can't tell for sure which are best (unless one of them is obviously ****ty).
I'm busy buying a new phono preamplifier. I've compared four so far. At first sight, the new one always seems the same or better than the old one. But then you start listening to music instead of listening to the preamp and then you realise 'I'm missing stuff'. That's the only way I can compare. And if I am to believe the real audiofreaks (guys who buy cables for the price of a second hand car), I'm doing a really good job for virtually no money. So hey
Edit: I'm going to do the test again, see what comes out now
. Probably something different.
Don't send me my score yet