Best blank CD-R

the best cdr is the cheapest cdr.
I've no difference in sound or durability.

I might agree with the above, although a friend of mine inisists that some are more prone to losing data than others (immediately, and after time). We burned some demo CDs on some BASF CDRs that we bought from Guitar Center, and they were pretty nice. THey had a ceramic coating on the top. THey might not sound any different, but they're heavier...they may be more stable in the player (that's my quasi-scientific take on it, anyway).

Hi Monroemed; I've used Maxell, Memorex, TDK, Sony, and the less expensive Nashua, and at least in the short term, they all sound good. I can't tell them from originals. Cheers. Craig.