Quick follow up on the XRCD. Couldn't find BIA, but did pick up two jazz titles: Waltz for Debby and Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet. As for the quality difference, just one word....
Getthefuckouttahere!
It's not even funny how bright, grainy, and nasty the Redbook standard issues are by comparison. And my Waltz for Debby is the Riverside K2 remaster!
So I've got the BIA XRCD on order and am sure I'll just love it. Thanks Fatparrot and Mejames for bringing XRCD to my attention -- I would not have found them otherwise.
Oh, and fuck-you for getting me hooked on $26 CD's!
:-)
Best,