What makes some CDRs better than others?
Unlike an analog tape, the actual sound quality will never vary depending on what brand of CDR you use. The main variable which makes some CDR’s better than others is their compatibility with different CD players, CD-ROM drives, and burners. For example, many older CD players, as well as many newer car CD players and portable CD players, will not play Maxell discs. Because of this CD traders will often refuse Maxell CD’s in trades. The same holds true for generics. Another problem with some discs is that DAE does not work well off of them. If you try to copy a show which is recorded on a sub-par brand CDR, often you will end up with a copy that has annoying pops and crackles on it.
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