JackRabbitSlims
100+ Head-Fier
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[size=13.5px] Since purchasing a pretty decent Naim kit for my lounge and recently upgrading to a quality set of IEM's and portable Amp - I have really noticed the difference in the recording quality of my music. Some of it is outstanding, to my ears, and some is complete rubbish! I am also hearing new material in some of my music that I have not heard before - very enjoyable
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[size=13.5px] In the past I have never looked at the production / recording / mastering details on any of my music - CD and vinyl. I usually just buy what is available at the right price.[/size]
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[size=13.5px] So, I've been digging around a bit on the interweb and discovered: - [/size]
- DCC - which i think is Steve Hoffman remasters??
- 24 Karat Gold CD's
- DCC 24 Karat Gold CD's
- SHM CD
- Rec OBI CD's (out of Japan from what I can tell)??
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[size=13.5px] I also notice that the price of some of these "Gold" cd's is up in the hundreds of dollars.....some in the thousands![/size]
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[size=13.5px] What are you actually paying for here?[/size]
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[size=13.5px] The reason I ask is that I wouldn't mind paying a bit more to get copies of my favourite albums on CD if they are top quality, Audiophile recordings. Is the return on investment worthwhile?? I know, completely subjective, but I am interested in your opinion.[/size]
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[size=13.5px] My other questions is how can you determine their quality (ie DCC / 24 K Gold / SHM CD) which is better and why??[/size]
[size=13.5px] Lastly - is there a good online source to buy these CD's that you could share with me please?[/size]
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[size=13.5px] Thanks for any help or suggestions offered.[/size]
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[size=13.5px] Cheers.[/size]
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[size=13.5px] PS - I've posted these questions on the Naim forum also, so I apologise to any of you having to read it twice....Going for the "ShotGun" approach -
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