JVC XRCD CDs, are they worth the extra cash?

Yes, I have Google. xrcd.com does not have Dire Straits or CCR xrcd's listed, yet it seems they are available since some of my fellow 'Goners own copies. The xrcd.com list does not have any rock music at all; but if you're looking for jazz, blues, and classical you're all set ($30 a copy). The list looks a lot like the SACD titles available. I'm very curious what the XRCD rock releases sound like, if anyone knows where I can find a complete list I'd like to browse through the selection and buy a few. Thanks, Jeff

XRCD.COM is owned by JVC and, if it's not on there, it doesn't exist.
As to cost, you can often find xrcd's at cheapcds.com, tower.com for somewhat of a discount.

Jeff; The newly re-mastered CCR CDs are not XRCDs. They have been recorded using what JVC calls "K2 20 bit Super Coding". I don't know how this technically differs from XRCD, but the CCR recordings using it are much better than the originals. Cheers. Craig

Hi Jeff,

Your best bet would be eBay for Dire Straits XRCDs. AFAIK, that particular XRCD is readily available in Asia, but not here in North America. XRCD version of several other artists, such as Baby Face, Aaron Neville, and Brandy, are also available as Hong Kong imports only. Again, that's just my experience, so YMMV. Just go to eBay and search for "XRCD"; there are usually some good deals to be had!

Hope this helps; please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions, and happy listening!

George, aka mgs

I wouldn't stake my record collection on this, but I believe that XRCD is a brand name, and that XRCDs use the K2 20 bit Super Coding process. So they are functionally equivalent. If someone has information to the contrary, please share it.