Anyone here actually bought a Blu-spec cd?

[Wreck]

Thoughts on the overall quality compared to that of CD/SACD/ etc. ?

[dobyblue]

I don't see how it could possibly be any different than CD, so if it costs more which I think it does I'm definitely not interested.

[rded]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I don't see how it could possibly be any different than CD, so if it costs more which I think it does I'm definitely not interested.

On that note, what do you think of SHM CDs Steve?

[ssmith3046]

I'm listening to a Bob Dylan CD that just came from Japan. Amazing sound! I'm sold on them.

[rded]

Originally Posted by ssmith3046

I'm listening to a Bob Dylan CD that just came from Japan. Amazing sound! I'm sold on them.

That's cool! Where did you get that CD. I own quite a bunch of Japanese pressed CDs and 9 out of 10 times they sound better than their US counterpart.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by rded

On that note, what do you think of SHM CDs Steve?

I think making a bit for bit copy of the SHM CD using EAC then burned onto a decent quality CD-R will sound the same, therefore I think it's the mastering, not the difference in layer material on the CD, that makes some of the SHM CD's so highly regarded.

[rded]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I think making a bit for bit copy of the SHM CD using EAC then burned onto a decent quality CD-R will sound the same, therefore I think it's the mastering, not the difference in layer material on the CD, that makes some of the SHM CD's so highly regarded.

So it is in the mastering then....But I have to admit that the SHM version of Metallica's Black album is just mind blowing! Thanks for the clarification Steve

[Wreck]

Originally Posted by ssmith3046

I'm listening to a Bob Dylan CD that just came from Japan. Amazing sound! I'm sold on them.

He may be referencing all the Japan Blu-spec cd releases since there are a ton of Bob Dylan ones.