JVC XRCD CDs, are they worth the extra cash?

I am considering purchasing some, do they really sound better than the standards? How about the "gold" and the like?

stbhorn02-26-2002 3:43pm

sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,231 posts 02-26-2002 at 11:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I only have a couple of XRCD's. The biggest difference to me is that they seem to have greater dynamic range. This might be percieved due to a "blacker background" or a lower noise floor. The quiet passages are VERY quiet and the louder ones are at full intensity from my experience. As such, you can get in "trouble" if you up the volume for discs that start out quietly and build up in momentum. I also have two ( slightly obvious ) questions for Craig: 1) Do you like CCR ? : ) 2) Will we be seeing an advertisement for your "extra" CCR discs on Agon ? Or are you of the "too much is not enough" persuasion ? : ) Sean >
sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,231 posts 02-27-2002 at 05:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Craig, your last comment brings up an EXCELLENT source for another thread. Gotta start typing now : ) Sean >