Audio desk CD Sound Improver


Just looking for more recent opinions & experiences on this product.

I did my usual search & read reviews on the product & most have been positives. I did read as well that some may have experienced cracked disc & oxidation after shaving their CDs with the Audio Desk & yet some have suggested that more recent production of CDs will not need this treatment?

Yes, I 'm planning to buy a unit soon so any input from gon members is appreciated.
ipy
I "had" the unit and was not impressed. I have a good friend on Audiogon that swears by it. I just thought it was to easy to screw up a good CD. The few that I did, I could not hear any difference one way or the other. I happen to have 2 of the same CD so to me this was a very good A/B.
Dave
IPY,
As the manufacturers site puts it,you only really notice a difference on high end gear.However I have cut a few for friends with lower priced gear and they also like what it does a lot. It makes a huge difference in marginally produced recordings.Tames the frizzies and harsh transients especially on older recordings.
Takes one minute or less ,like balancing a tire, tracks down the road better without having to correct the laser or wheel all the time.
I recommend it .
Peter
For about the same price you should look at Reality Check CDR duplication deck, improved sound in CDR and preserves the original CD with no damage........read the large Reality Check thread in progress here.

The "golden rule" of tweaking is never apply a tweak to audio equipment or CD collection that cannot be removed if needed.