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Experience with XRCDs

Does anyone have experience or opinions on the JVC XRC process. I researched Audiogon and found a lot of older posts, but because I’m new to XRCDs I thought this may be a good topic. I bought an XRCD just to see how they sound, Aaron Neville “Warm Your Heart.”  All I can say is WOW! The recording is smooth, clear and detailed, lots of bass..I’m so impressed because I’m a SACD collector and all I can say is that SACDs sound a touch thinner, not in a bad way. The XRCD however is polished, full, with a clarity thats just well “wonderful “. What are your thoughts? Is this an attribute of XRCDs in general or just the album in general. Thanks for sharing. 

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whipsaw
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Blue Note Hank Mobley Soul Station – outstanding!

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lowrider57
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I own SHM-CD’s and Blu-Spec 1&2 which conform to the Redbook standard. The SQ of these disc are based on the quality of the original master. Some SHM-CDs sound excellent as does a well mastered Redbook CD, so it’s hit or miss.

XRCD is completely different. Yes, the quality of the original master is important, but this is a different technology used to produce a Redbook CD. The SQ is outstanding, clarity is a good term to describe it. I can become immersed in the music, more than when listening to the original CD.

I was expecting prices to come down, but they’re still expensive.

 

ddzstereo
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Have several, XRCD and XRCD 2, the sound quality is excellent.

"I was expecting prices to come down, but they’re still expensive."  Agreed, even worse when you convert to Canadian .

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chorus
976 posts
 

Not sure if they are still manufactured?

XRCDs just keep getting pricier.

Makes SACD sound like a transistor radio.

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