Experience with XRCDs

All great information, and a nice update. Thanks to all, @fuzztone great article and analogy, @whipsaw I ordered Hank Moble@chorus I just found out that elusive disc took over JVCs XRCD operations, so they are still available new. Also @mr_m I’m looking for the drum and tack Xrcd, have only found it in regular cd. 

Want a XRCD that'll blow your mind? Get the Sheffield "Track and Drum" recording. That is if you can find one.

Not sure if they are still manufactured?

XRCDs just keep getting pricier.

Makes SACD sound like a transistor radio.

Have several, XRCD and XRCD 2, the sound quality is excellent.

"I was expecting prices to come down, but they’re still expensive."  Agreed, even worse when you convert to Canadian .

I own SHM-CD’s and Blu-Spec 1&2 which conform to the Redbook standard. The SQ of these disc are based on the quality of the original master. Some SHM-CDs sound excellent as does a well mastered Redbook CD, so it’s hit or miss.

XRCD is completely different. Yes, the quality of the original master is important, but this is a different technology used to produce a Redbook CD. The SQ is outstanding, clarity is a good term to describe it. I can become immersed in the music, more than when listening to the original CD.

I was expecting prices to come down, but they’re still expensive.

Blue Note Hank Mobley Soul Station – outstanding!

I have the LP......great recording, wonderfully produced.

Blueprinted redbook

I have many they always sound great no matter what the music.