haunyack;188086 Wrote: 
> Thanks for the info.
> I burn my CD's at X8 w/Nero (lowest setting available) or X1 with EAC.
Very few CDRs are spec'd for burning at 1x these days: most use dye
formulations that expect a minimum write speed of about 4x. (The only
CDRs that you should expect to work reliably at 1x are the ones
specifically made for audio CD recorders, since they must work in real
time when recording analogue sources).

haunyack;188086 Wrote: 
> This stack of TDK's just got me wondering if I could do better without
> all the coasters that have cropped up around the house lately.
TDK is a well regarded brand name, but they might be sourcing their
CDRs from wherever they get a good deal. You'd be better off choosing a
brand that is manufactured in a known place. Mitsui Gold are liked by a
lot of people, but they are expensive. I see Verbatim also mentioned in
this thread, but they can be from a variety of sources. Verbatims that
are made in Singapore come from the genuine Mitsubishi factory, but
others might be sourced from Taiwan, India, or other places, and may
not be so reliable.

FWIW, I always buy Taiyo Yuden, which are made in Japan. Never had a
coaster with them. The only possible problem with Taiyo Yuden is that
there are a few counterfeits around, so you need to buy from a
reputable supplier. Also, you won't normally find them in shops, so you
usually have to buy them online.


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cliveb

Performers -> dozens of mixers and effects -> clipped/hypercompressed
mastering -> you think a few extra ps of jitter matters?
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