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

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!
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.
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...
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
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'.