Do "gold" discs sound better?

I know HDCD, DVD-A, and SACD sound superior to the standard CD but how much better, if any, are the gold discs or the other "fancy" discs? Thanks.

steveloper02-28-2002 3:48am

macdonj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 118 posts 02-28-2002 at 06:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with the above opinions about gold CDs being more hype. I think that the engineering, mastering and attention to manufacturing details have much more to do wit the sound. A couple of quibbles: Craig, isn't "The Healer" a John Lee Hooker album (or is JLH's album "Faith Healer"?). Jvogt: Mapleshade has at least one non-aluminum CD. I have a copy of Sweetman, "Austin Backalley Blues" that is a gold/copper alloy. Says so on the label, and it's not silver.