Audiophile Grade CD-R's

[Mamimili]

My vote goes to TDK XA80 CDR Digital Audio
Odyssey used to stock but now i order (Alabang by National Bookstore). I order in lots of 10 and typically they call me within 15 days for pick up.

My guess is 5 years without any problem and the discs look as new.
I cannot say this for any other CDR, but i have not tried black discs.
I burn at 1x speed.

[JackD201]

i use Imation black CDR, never fails me. the software i use is NTI CD & DVD Maker.

Saan ka bumibili bro?

[Jon Agner]

i use Imation black CDR, never fails me. the software i use is NTI CD & DVD Maker.

Saan ka bumibili bro?

Meron pa ba niyan? 'though I was able to get a few generic black CDRs 2 years ago, It's not the same as the Imation Black CDR.

[JoeyGS]

Try the Melody black cd-r with the vinyl look alike. Available at brochiere computer shop outlets or in greenhills. Made a back-up copy of a Diana Krall cd and sounded better than the original.

Regards,
JoeyGS

[ProtegeManiac]

Ive experimented on black data-side discs myself, unfortunately the 2 brands i bought last year, Melody and I think TDK, both encountered errors while burning. I havent figured out whether these discs sound better but I definitely know that my Pioneer DVD-RW doesn't like them for some reason

Ive been using Sony and TDK "Music" CD-R's, no errors, no skips, and unlike "regular" data CD-Rs that ive used before have not developed skips (possibly invisible scratches? I cannot see any on te data side) during playback. at less than P50 per disc Id say it's cost-effective.

[bitoye]

Has anyone used mobile fidelity's CD-R? Just browsed thru my random cd-r collection and medyo madami na scratch sa likod. Mobile Fidelity has a lifetime assurance with their product as per Music Direct's website. Aside from getting high grade cd-r's any tips how to maintain them for years without any scratches and degrading audio quality ? I do have a lot of CD-R's aside from my original cd's. Wouldn't mind investing some money in maintaining them.

[Gino]

Most of my cds and dvds are in good condition after years of storage. Those that delaminated were the cheap dvds I bought from Cinema Square of years past. Also some cdrs from the early 90s. From then on, CD King era, the cds have been better. I have not seen a deteriorated cdr or dvdr since that time.

I will venture to say that humidity and temperature has much to do with deterioration. Keep your cds in an airtight plastic container with a few bags of desiccant. Keep the box in a cool dry place.

[arnoldc]

All my CDs are crap. Sony, TDK, Imation, Memorex, CD-R King, name it! Black, white, ROYGVIB! They are not as sturdy as vinyls as we all know. Even a few of my originals, which were not abused (used a copy for gulpihan) now skips after 5 years of storage.

[bitoye]

Thanks Gino. There's actually these retail outlet I see, the one that sells Japanese made home items , Daizen i think. You guys may wanna check it out, they do have boxes and storage accessories for cd's and dvd's. I guess regardless of cd-r brand or black/white color of the disc it's the storage and care applied to the collection that eventually counts.

[Octaver]

All my CDs are crap. Sony, TDK, Imation, Memorex, CD-R King, name it! Black, white, ROYGVIB! They are not as sturdy as vinyls as we all know. Even a few of my originals, which were not abused (used a copy for gulpihan) now skips after 5 years of storage.

Arnold it might be your player problem I have CDR Audio after 12 years they are still the same...................crap But at least no skipping.

[jhelenz]

saan pa ba puede makabili ng audiophile grade na cdr?how much?