Re: [ARSCLIST] CD Longevity (was Vinegar syndrome audio tapes [ARSCLIST] Memorex CDs and more)

[Mike Richter <mrichter@xxxxxxx>]

Bob Conrad wrote:

> I've been using HHB because of it's supposed superiority in 1x 
> recording, which is the only speed I use. Also, I've used Memorex Black 
> from time to time.

It is hard for me to understand why anyone would choose to record at 1x. 
Unless that speed is forced on you - for example, to record in real time 
- it is seldom optimal or anywhere near optimal. Modern drives and 
modern media are designed to be used at higher speed, though rarely for 
the maximum specified.

There was a time when recording at 1-2x produced audio discs more likely 
to play in mobile devices, but that day is long passed. Unless you have 
measured performance to determine that 1x is in some way preferable, may 
I suggest that you do so before committing to it?

My own tests are quite limited but strongly suggest that 12-16x provides 
a "sweet spot" for the Mitsui and T-Y media I usually use. For real-time 
or near real-time recording, I prefer a "Digital Audio" disc but still 
do not trust its longevity and copy it at a higher speed to a preferred 
blank.

Mike
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