What is "Blu-spec CD"?

These are starting to be released in Japan. What exactly are they and how do they differ from redbook in technology and sound?

rja11-13-2008 9:23pm

jaybo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,478 posts 11-14-2008 at 02:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete a music disc that is made for blue ray players, but will also play in standard players as well....in other words, 'here we go again'.
kgturner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 663 posts 11-14-2008 at 02:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete supposedly the cd's were burned with a blue laser which is more accurate and reduces jitter. http://www.audioholics.com/news/industry-news/sony-turns-the-cd-blu
audioholik Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 90 posts 11-14-2008 at 12:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete they differ in that they are burned with more precise blue laser normal CD vs blu-spec CD but Blu-spec CD's are still low resolution CD format we know since year '82. I'm curious whether Sony will also decide to release Blu-spec SACD's , that would be nice...
rja OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,370 posts 11-14-2008 at 02:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks all! I will check out the provided links.
rja OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,370 posts 11-14-2008 at 11:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Might have to try Blu-spec CD "Kind of Blue" (no pun intended) being released in Japan 12/24/08. We'll see what's up with this!