Need opinions on duping CD's

Yes, burning a bit perfect copy of a CD to a CD-R can sound different than the original. There are several factors that go into it. If you’re interested in learning more, I recommend you read the Genesis paper on burning black CD-Rs (see link). Even if you have no intention of using black CD-Rs, there is a lot of good information on burning discs in general.

https://www.genesisloudspeakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Black_CD_Paper_v1.pdf

Last I checked, there are 3 versions of that paper. Gary Leonard Koh released new versions as he did more research. A quick Google search and you can find the other versions.

fuzztone wrote:

hollowman. Good nickname. Very appropriate.
It sounds music deprived. Probably thought that the old iTunes download system was per play.  

Oh .... okay .... uh .... FUZZTONE.

I have a bunch of those Harman Kardon machines. They are known for "glitches" in the duplication process. MANY times I have to throw out the CDR's after Ive spent HOURS making Mixed CD's because there are major flaws.  The Good news is your Laser will die shortly in that machine and then it becomes nothing more than a doorstop as you wont get it repaired.  Think I have 6 or 7 left of those duplication machines...some still Brand New in Box. Im sure the PC ones discussed above are better...something has to be.  TASCAM makes the best stand alone copiers/burners BUT they dont have 2 Drawers which makes it more of a pain in the arse!

We record our lps’ to computer. Then burn them at 96khz or whatever it is to taiyo yuden cdrs.    I love the ticks and minor pops recorded to cdr.

 Doing a simple recording on a descent cd deck will be fine. Dont overthink, record and listen. 
   Enjoy the music. Dont worry you wont miss the air around instruments or the floating spanish guitar or the 360 degree music engulfing you in a magical serene out of body experience. 
  Its music, record and listen. Enjoy. Dont overthink !!!!