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CD-R Recs

I was reading reviews of different CD-R brands on Amazon, and there were a lot of complaints about brands declining in quality in the past few years. When I searched the Audiogon archives, the last threading dealing with this topic was from 2007 and possibly obsolete.

So, what are people's current recommendations for CD-Rs? Taiyo Yuden was recommended a lot in the past, though they recently got a name change to JVC. I'm not sure if there was any change in quality associated with the marketing change. Any other brands worth considering?
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kijanki
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Taiyo Yuden is the best (they invented CD-R). You can get it cheap here: http://www.supermediastore.com/ (free shipping)

They did not change name to JVC - they sell under JVC name in Europe since they acquired 65% of JVC recording business. They were also selling under name Verbatim Pastels.
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tpreaves
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If you are using a standalone cd recorder,make sure you get CD-RMusic discs.Most standalone recorders will not read or record on media discs.Just a thought.
hifitime
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I've been doing good with Sony blank CD-R music discs.I haven't bought any in the past 6 months or so.They may have changed quality too.Who knows if they even make their own now.
socprof OP
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Thanks for the tips. I will be burning on a computer burner.

I noticed that the TY discs are described as ink jet printable. Is it safe to write on these with a Sharpie Marker? I've heard concerns that on most CD-Rs the ink can seep in and mess with the data.
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