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MFSL CDs: Dumb Questions

Researching an artist named Ted Hawkins. Looking at CDs on eBay. Noticed that one of his CDs was released as MSFL. Don't know much about that except that the quality is supposed to be high. (I actually thought it was only a vinyl thing). It is listed as MFSL UDCD 702 Ultradisc II 24kt Gold CD. They are going for around $35.

The regular CD is about $8.

So my question are: Is the MSFL quality on CD worth it? Will it play on a regular CD player? I'm assuming it is not a SACD.

Thanks for any assistance.

George


n80
n80 OP
2,116 posts
 
Thanks guys. Rich, I would have loved to see him play.

Well, I found a basic Redbook CD of The Next Hundred Years for $5 so I bought it. If I really get into it I'll go for an MFSL copy....and compare them!

I was surprised to see an MSFL CD for someone who is not particularly well known like Hawkins. I almost never see them for anyone else.
devilnga
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I actually have both the standard release copy and the MSFL version of The Next Hundred years, and I cannot discern an appreciable difference between the two.  (Both sound excellent)
n80 OP
2,116 posts
 
Thank you. That helps. I'm new at this audiophile stuff and have doubts that my ears are very 'discerning' so I will probably be happy with the $5 bargain.
rpeluso
1,048 posts
 
A little off topic, Mandy Barnett covers Strange Conversation on her new disc (its also the title of the disc).  Saw her a week or so back, wonderful.  
n80 OP
2,116 posts
 
Not a problem. The original question has been answered. Will look into the cover, sounds interesting.
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