looking for the best music CDR's

Thanks for the info L. Will try to track down some of your suggestions. The latest batch I used are HPMusic CDR's. My dad burned some on a disc but am not sure what they are. They have an A which is surrounded partially by a circle. I will try to find out what they are. He lives in the Nashville, TN. area and there may be more available. I like the sound of those better than the HP's.

Lori

Lori, you still haven’t told us what unit you are using to burn CDRs.

Jd, I’m making an experienced SWAG based on the fact that there is less than a half dozen or so stand alone consumer recorders available. Also, I have seen more and more B&M stores reducing shelf space for them or they just stopped carrying them all together...like Sam’s did.

Wingoguy, I don’t believe those Taiyo Yuden CDRs are the music/audio version. They are ones to use in a PC or a professional burner. They do have some Fuji Music CDRs but I’m not familiar with those.

What not to buy, MEMOREX CD MUSIC these are very unreliable,I got what I thought was deal(at AMAZON) but it was not.The MAXELL GOLD cd music from Walmart seemed very good.I prefer a 1 to 1 speed recording and these never failed like the MEMOREX.

From what I understand, Mitsui are the best for overall quality and longevity. I have used these for mastering purposes and have had great luck and no issues whatsoever.

Otherwise, the Taiyo Yudens are supposed to be a safe bet as well.

I have also used the Japanese made Fuji's quite a bit over the years and they do a great job.

If cost was not any object though I would definitely choose the Mitsuis.

Audiojedi is correct, and this is the generally-accepted view in the community from my research over the last few years. A few years ago there was actually a site that tested about a dozen CDR's. It found the Mitsui Gold to be the best (the ones made in Colorado Springs; those made overseas were not as good according to the report). The next best were the other Mitsui golds, Mitsui silvers, Taiyo Yuden silvers and one other brand. The name of the other brand escapes me, but it was very expensive (like $15/disc) and the author may have even listed it above the Mitsui "Colorado Gold" but was cost prohibitive.

I use both the Mitsui Gold and TY Silvers, and get them when they go on sale periodically at am-dig.com.

Good luck!