I have a few Japanese CDs and quite a lot of German CDs. I find the imports to be generally better quality, but as Cornfedboy points out--that's not always the case--some actually go the other way--which is very disappointing when you pay such a premium. On other occasions I have had imports clearly best Mobile Fidelity and DCC gold discs. The one company that consistently puts out quality discs is JVC XRCD. I have never bought one of these discs and found a competitive manufacturer to sound better.
Japanese vs Domestic CD s
Wondering what others expericence sound quality of Japanese manufactured CDS vs others. Being a big vinyl collector, I have found that Japanese vinyl is far superior to standard issues. With the Japanese stuff you get extra tracks and cool packaging as well.