The same reasons why treated CDs sound better than untreated CDs apply to why ripped files produced by treated CDs sound better than ripped files produced by untreated CDs. This is precisely why I say the bits is bits argument doesn't hold water. Ditto for the argument that ripping treated CDs can't work since perfect bits can be guaranteed. That's actually the same argument used for thirty years to try to dismiss treating CDs in the first place. Reed Solomon codes and laser servo mechanism and all that jazz.
CD Tweeks...Improve Ripped SQ?
Hi All,
I'm seriously considering coming over to the geek side of music playback. :-}
All of my shinny polycarbonate and aluminum platters have had CD treatment done to them.
The process I use is:
1) Optrix Cleaner
2) Audio Desk CD Lathe with black edge marker
3) Nespa Pro 30sec treatment
4) Acoustic Revive RD-3 Demagnetize
So the big question is...
Does a treated ripped CD sound better than an untreated ripped CD?
Anyone A/B a standard CD to a treated CD after ripped to a hard drive?
Thanks,
I'm seriously considering coming over to the geek side of music playback. :-}
All of my shinny polycarbonate and aluminum platters have had CD treatment done to them.
The process I use is:
1) Optrix Cleaner
2) Audio Desk CD Lathe with black edge marker
3) Nespa Pro 30sec treatment
4) Acoustic Revive RD-3 Demagnetize
So the big question is...
Does a treated ripped CD sound better than an untreated ripped CD?
Anyone A/B a standard CD to a treated CD after ripped to a hard drive?
Thanks,
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