Are Japanese SHM-CD pressings worth the price difference?

Looking to buy some of these pressings, but have some reservations. At twice the price of domestic CDs are they worth it sonically?

hiendmmoe03-28-2021 4:50pm

lalitk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,560 posts 03-28-2021 at 06:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @hiendmmoe, I bought few and did not hear any uptick in SQ over their regular CD counterparts. So, IMO they are not worth their asking price. OTH, I highly recommend K2HD mastered XRCD24 or UHQCD’s. My go to source for these wonderful sounding discs are Elusive Disc and Acoustic Sounds.
big_greg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,647 posts 03-28-2021 at 07:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No.
whipsaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 758 posts 03-28-2021 at 08:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have had mixed results with Japanese pressings, but in general I would say that they do tend to be superior to the originals. I have had more limited experience with XRCDs, but have found them to be outstanding. If you like jazz, the Blue Note series is superb. Try Hank Mobley: Soul Station