Hi Carl, sorry didn't followup this post sooner. BTW what is Bedini Ultra Clarifier? and what exactly does it do? I have my friend to check out the two subject CDs on his hi-end Marantz cdp and I haven't the result yet. The alum and the gold in question are both made by Sheffield LabUSA. Jazz pianist/composer Pat Coil album names "Just Ahead" and "Pat Coil Gold". The gold is described as audiophile ref. system 20=>16 if i remember correctly. There is a Japanese company here manufacturing the raw polycarbonate for the CD manufrs hope to check that out too with the material technologist. thanks. Phil.
Gold CDs sound Darker?
Can someone from the recording industry answer this post. I've stopped buying gold CD for they always sound darker compared to the normal grey ones. For similar song tracks on the normal CD's I'm able to hear more dynamics; better transients and sustained decay. Anyone having the same experience. Thanks to all in advance. Phil.