Why JVC XRCDs are so expensive?

Then again, JVC has a certain reject ratio, based on error rate of CD's produced. They reject those that don't meet their standards. Sounds logical for a company catering towards audiophiles, doesn't it? They also use a higher grade blank than most out there. (So, if they reject a large quantity during production, it would be obvious that production costs may increase, as a result). Do you see BMG or Columbia rejecting ANYTHING due to error rate? NO!

Other audiophile companies have high quality standards/reject ratios. If you feel that the price is too high, fine. Don't buy them, that is your choice. Your audio buddies that do know, or have the hearing/system to know the quality difference will pay the difference. (Many do.)

The major record companies use CD blanks that cost 25 cents or less each, WITHOUT error rate rejection. The final cost of JVC XRCD's has nothing to do with those that spend $10K or more for amplifiers. It has to do with sound quality. Improved sound quality benefits us all, regardless of system expense.

It's all a matter of dollars and sense ...

Get the XRCD Blues CD Mighty Sam McClain "Give it up to love" . If you don't think this disk sounds great , Give it up!

is XRCD as good as SACD? if it was wounldn't the whole SACD debate be finished?

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Tuna: You're comparing apples and oranges. XRCD is a mastering process. SACD is a medium. An SACD can sound great or lousy, depending on how it's mastered. I predict that someday JVC will come out with XRSACDs, which will sound demonstrably better than run-of-the-mill SACDs. And cost more.

not my comparison Bomarc it was Loayuap original comments that sparked the question. I know the difference between the two but it is still releveant to make comparrsions assuming equal equipment is used in the comparrsion.

World class SACD verves world class redbook playing XRCD. Loayuap was making a comparrison for which I have an opinion but I was wondering about others so Loayuap could set this issue aside.

Should Loayuap pursue XRCD or should he/she buy and SACD player and spend less on his software purchases? I think this was part of the original question.

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