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Opinions wanted: Best blank media for a stand alone CD-R deck?
I have two Tascam CD-RW700 stand alone decks. These are pro units, not
home "audio" decks. I do not use a computer to make CD-Rs..... I was successfully using Maxell CDR-Pro blanks for some time with good results. They're made in Japan, and I've read numerous articles on how Japanese blanks use a different dye and manufacturing process than Korean or Taiwanese blanks, which is why I got into the Maxells...... But lately, my decks have a hard time when calibrating the OPC when I insert a blank. I also notice a note on the packaging of the Maxells saying there can sometimes be a problem of sorts on 1X drives, Sometimes, it take 3 or 4 attempts to get the blanks to load........ I'm seeking advice and opinions on what brand of blank media is superior for pro stand alone CD-R decks such as the Tascams. Thanks in advance..... |
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Opinions wanted: Best blank media for a stand alone CD-R deck?
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wrote: I have two Tascam CD-RW700 stand alone decks. These are pro units, not home "audio" decks. I do not use a computer to make CD-Rs..... I was successfully using Maxell CDR-Pro blanks for some time with good results. They're made in Japan, and I've read numerous articles on how Japanese blanks use a different dye and manufacturing process than Korean or Taiwanese blanks, which is why I got into the Maxells...... I think that you can find both cyanine, and phthalocyanine dyes used by pressing plants in any country. My impression is that Maxell isn't a company which actually manufactures their own CD-R media - they buy from OEM factories, just as most of the big brands do these days. I could be wrong about that, though. But lately, my decks have a hard time when calibrating the OPC when I insert a blank. I also notice a note on the packaging of the Maxells saying there can sometimes be a problem of sorts on 1X drives, That's not really good news. It means that the "Pro" blanks you've bought, are now being manufactured more to meet the needs of high-speed duplication, with a short laser exposure. As you've noticed, this can compromise the disk's compatibility with low-speed (real-time) recording. Sometimes, it take 3 or 4 attempts to get the blanks to load........ I'm seeking advice and opinions on what brand of blank media is superior for pro stand alone CD-R decks such as the Tascams. Thanks in advance..... See what you can locate from Mitsui and Taiyo Yuden. Also, consider buying the 74-minute discs if you can find them - they may have better compatibility than the 80-minute type. -- Dave Platt AE6EO Hosting the Jade Warrior home page: http://www.radagast.org/jade-warrior I do _not_ wish to receive unsolicited commercial email, and I will boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads! |
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Opinions wanted: Best blank media for a stand alone CD-R deck?
"mescalero" wrote ...
Correct. Maxell CDR-Pro is manufactured in Japan by Taiyo Yuden. Other Maxell blanks (last time I checked) are manufactured by Ritek in Taiwan. I don't think these are static sources. They seem to be subject to change from month to month (or quarter to quarter). I buy T-Y direct and avoid the OEM "label of the month". |
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Opinions wanted: Best blank media for a stand alone CD-R deck?
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Richard Crowley wrote: Correct. Maxell CDR-Pro is manufactured in Japan by Taiyo Yuden. Other Maxell blanks (last time I checked) are manufactured by Ritek in Taiwan. I don't think these are static sources. They seem to be subject to change from month to month (or quarter to quarter). I buy T-Y direct and avoid the OEM "label of the month". That's my experience with most of the big-name consumer brands of CD-R. You never know what you're going to get in the package with their name on the label. Some years ago, TDK make truly wonderful CD-R blanks ("metallized cyanine", almost as deep-blue as azo). They were extremely reliable. Then, alas, they stopped making them (entirely so, as far as I can tell) and started OEMing their disks - from Ritek initially, and perhaps still. The quality of the OEM'ed disks was significantly poorer, and they charged more than Ritek-branded discs cost... hence, no reason to buy 'em. -- Dave Platt AE6EO Hosting the Jade Warrior home page: http://www.radagast.org/jade-warrior I do _not_ wish to receive unsolicited commercial email, and I will boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads! |
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Opinions wanted: Best blank media for a stand alone CD-R deck?
"mescalero" wrote ...
"Richard Crowley" wrote: "mescalero" wrote ... Correct. Maxell CDR-Pro is manufactured in Japan by Taiyo Yuden. Other Maxell blanks (last time I checked) are manufactured by Ritek in Taiwan. I don't think these are static sources. They seem to be subject to change from month to month (or quarter to quarter). I buy T-Y direct and avoid the OEM "label of the month". No argument there, except that I have found Maxell to be consistent in their use of Taiyo Yuden media for the CDR-Pro. So far, anyway. That has not been my experience with Maxell. I'd just as soon not play Russian Roulette with DVDs, especially the ones going to customers. Why gamble when you can buy discs that are directly branded as "Taiyo-Yuden"? |
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Follow-up question from the original poster
Thanks for the advice, guys. Two questions come to mind - can someone
recommend the best site to order T-Y's or Mitsui's? And, is this rationale accurate - is it wise to pursue "Audio" CD-R blanks for those 'home' (non-pro) stand-alone decks, assuming they're optimized for 1X recording? Thanks again in advance... |
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Follow-up question from the original poster
Thanks for the advice, guys. Two questions come to mind - can someone
recommend the best site to order T-Y's or Mitsui's? I've dealt with Tape World (www.tapeworld.com) occasionally, over the past decade or two, and have always gotten good service and decent prices. They have Mitsui audio discs (either 74 or 80 minute), in both jewel cases and bulk spindles. And, is this rationale accurate - is it wise to pursue "Audio" CD-R blanks for those 'home' (non-pro) stand-alone decks, assuming they're optimized for 1X recording? You don't really have a choice. Non-pro standalone decks will reject generic (computer, data, "restricted use") CD-R discs. They'll only accept "consumer audio" discs, on which a royalty has been paid and a special type-code molded into the track. This behavior is required by the Audio Home Recording Act. -- Dave Platt AE6EO Hosting the Jade Warrior home page: http://www.radagast.org/jade-warrior I do _not_ wish to receive unsolicited commercial email, and I will boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads! |
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Follow-up question from the original poster
br2001 wrote ...
Thanks for the advice, guys. Two questions come to mind - can someone recommend the best site to order T-Y's or Mitsui's? There are vendors who will charge you for T-Y and ship some junker brand, so it is important to deal with vendors who are both ethical AND sell T-Y. I buy all mine from www.supermediastore and am very happy with their service. Dunno about Mitsui, I use T-Y exclusively. And, is this rationale accurate - is it wise to pursue "Audio" CD-R blanks for those 'home' (non-pro) stand-alone decks, assuming they're optimized for 1X recording? Thanks again in advance... It may be the only way of getting CDR discs which are designed for 1X speed. |
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