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Why do Japanese-pressed CDs sound better?

I have been trying to answer this question to myself for years now, but I can't seem to come up with a real answer. I have many CDs pressed in Japan and every one of them seems to sound better than the same CD pressed in any other country. So the question is what does Japan do differently than the other countries when they master/press a CD? Even DDD recordings seem to have more depth on Japan pressings. I can't say the difference is earth-shaking, but still it's noticeable to me. Anyone have any ideas? Is it just less jitter on the disc or is it something else?
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gunbei
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I feel the same way about the Japanese pressings.

But I've heard people say the standard seems to be higher in that part of the Pacific rim whether it be Chinese or Australian pressings as well.

I even noticed some of the great sounding JVC XRCD2s mastered here in Hollywood have engineers with Chinese and Japanese surnames attached.

Interesting...
gunbei
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Sorlowski, I just went to the Top Music website. Impressive.

I didn't know Hovland and Unison Research issued their own CDs. Which CDs did you purchase from them? Neat stuff.
gunbei
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Sorlowski, thanks man! I happened to be considering a few of the ones you own.
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