My understanding of Auric Illuminator is that it "simply" removes some haziness from the CD manufacturing process. It's like taking the haze off a dirty window without changing the properties of the window (or CD) itself. Just the same, really as running LPs through your trusty Nitty Gritty or VPI.
The Auric Iluminator kit also includes a black marker for the edges of CDs, which I don't use. Can't hear any improvement.
The Auric Iluminator kit also includes a black marker for the edges of CDs, which I don't use. Can't hear any improvement.