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#633139 - 02/23/09 02:24 PM

Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format

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http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10169140-47.html?tag=mncol;title

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#633141 - 02/23/09 02:32 PM

Re: Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format [Re: DrBrisket]

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The solution to a problem nobody is asking about.

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So interesting. I like it personally and hope you'll bring us more amazing stuffs.

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#633147 - 02/23/09 02:48 PM

Re: Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format [Re: holidayhell]

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Very strange choice on Sony's part, considering the price of these discs. They are just standard Red-Book CD's that have been recorded with a different type of laser, so the difference in sound quality will be barely noticeable, if at all. The press release from Sony was in Japanese only, if that tells you anything about this plan.

If anyone wants higher quality CD's, then they would get SACD's (also made by Sony) or DVD-A discs. At least Blu-Spec doesn't appear to be a proprietary format (where Sony has failed miserably in the past with Beta, MD, etc.), but I don't see them even being able to sell enough to cover repackaging costs.

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#633167 - 02/23/09 03:56 PM

Re: Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format [Re: ctone]

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It's that Onion video about Sony's latest piece of shit come to life!

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#633171 - 02/23/09 04:08 PM

Re: Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format [Re: DirkVO5]

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Just more bullshit for audiophile snobs to waste their money on.

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#633185 - 02/23/09 04:54 PM

Re: Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format [Re: AlecPappas]

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Weren't they also responsible for the DAT and the Mini Disc Player?

They need to focus on just one thing and get THAT right.

FIX IT! NOW!

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#633194 - 02/23/09 05:33 PM

Re: Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format [Re: DirkVO5]

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Originally Posted By: DirkVO5

It's that Onion video about Sony's latest piece of shit come to life!

for those who have not seen this yet:

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/sony_releases_new_stupid_piece_of

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#633199 - 02/23/09 05:45 PM

Re: Blu-spec: Sony's latest CD format [Re: DrBrisket]

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There is no way any kind of format upgrade in the delivery of music on CDs will fly. The math just doesn't make sense.

The focus should be on delivering higher quality downloads and getting the copyright and master owners compensated. Duh.

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