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CD Buying Guide???

I was wondering if anyone knows of a book/mag/publication that rates the sonic quality of (most/all) of the CD's on the market. It seems like it would be possible. I have been disappointed to say the least with some of the digital recordings in my collection. I'm not interested in rating the content but more the quality of the product from a strictly fidelity based aspect. I see that remastered CD's are getting VERY popular but I would like a guide to help me avoid the dogs while picking up the gems. The thought of re-buying CD's isn’t all that appealing to me but the chance of getting some of the rotten first attempts at digitizing analog cleaned up is very appealing. I just wish I had a guide. It seems long ago I had picked up such a book from Powel’s in Portland. It gave each disc a 1-5 rating for audio quality and information about how, when, where it was recorded. I thought it was a yearly publication. Man would that be nice when I get on line or head to the local used CD store. There is a lot written on vinyl but I cant really find anything on Compact Disc.

HELP ...
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steelhead
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You may want to consider picking up a copy or a subscription to Paste Magazine if you are interested in below the radar alternative type of artists.

It is a music magazine and normally each issue includes a free CD with twenty tracks by different artists/labels.

It won't give you a sonic guide per se but you can judge the sonics for yourself, Plus, hear great music.

I have no connection to Paste other than being a satisfied customer.

Have Fun.
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