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do burnt CD copys sound as good as originals?
I was just reading info on the Memory Player by Nova Physics over at StereoTimes. It appears to me that this new player extracts (rips) music from the CD in a read-till-right fashion (sounds like EAC software) and stores it in flash memory to play... 
do burnt CD copys sound as good as originals?
While my results have been overall disappointing thus far. I must firmly agree that equipment and brand makes a big difference. I notice a 100% improvement in sound quality when I use a gold archive CDR or a black CDR as compared to standard CDRs.... 
Any experience with the new EMM CDSA SE ?
Jeffreybowman2k, your comments on 12-21-06 were critical. Have you any further comments now? 
do burnt CD copys sound as good as originals?
I have done much research and experimenting into this question. My experience thus far; All the research and info on the web and at the libraries aproximates the comments on this post -- theroretically is should be possible to make an EXACT copy, ... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
QUAD 988 
Who R U?
Great thread. In our world today peaple have become obsessively estranged from friendship...My name is William Childress and I am a anesthestist for a small community hospital in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (bluegrass world capital). I have... 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
Reply to Albertporter,No my last name is not Dead ;) But the login, Grateful, is an ole to my younger days -- However, I must confess; 'American Beauty' sounds as stellar as 'Introducing The Elmo Hope Trio' on the Quads."...all you have to do is s... 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
Quad 988. Klipschorn and many other klipsch speakers were my main stay - but I had been wanting to improve the midrange tone. Heard many other "high end" speakers JM Focal, Tannoy, 801's, and on and on... sorry to all who disagree, but Klipsh's de... 
Accustic Arts Drive 1 MK2 or Samsung Q1/Off-Ramp
Did you try the Off-ramp? 
Japanese Mini-LP Obi CD's -- Audiophile Quality?
I appreciate the comments. And I full agree with you, Jaybo - I definately have no problem with paying top $$$ for great "software" I would be dead if my wife knew what I have paid for some of the rare ultradisc's I have. 
alternated method for storing compact discs
I use a product called the "selector 100" by Discgear (http://www.discgear.com). It holds the CD on the edges, nothing touches the playing surface nor the printed surface. I really liked this implementation because even a soft sleeve could potenti... 
Best female vocals on CD
There is a 17 years old, Amber Collins, who is lead singer for a local bluegrass band, No Speed Limit. They are new, with only two CDs thus far. But, I must tell, Amber's singing ability is increadible!!The Band is loaded with talent, 2001 Merlefe... 
were should best cable go - CD or Preamp?
I have the Kimber cable now (preamp to amp) and a junky JVC cd player with a OEM cable but I am in the process as we speak of purchasing a Rotel or a Arcam CD player, as such, I will purchase a new cable (ie-Homegrown). I want to go with the Homeg...