DiamondSilver cd-rs – what are they? Are they better quality than Silver/Silver?
DiamondSilver cd-r’s have a record surface which, before recording, is practically indistinguishable from the standard silver lacquer label surface. This is achieved by using a ‘neutral’ or ‘colorless’ dye, as compared to the light-greenish hue or other colors/variations of many other cd-r’s. When a disc is fully burned, DiamondSilver cd-r’s will look as close as possible to pressed cd’s (already with content). Although some people may tell you that DiamondSilver cd-r’s are higher quality than silver/silver, this is simply not true, as both type utilize the same dye (advanced pthalocyanine), with the difference being mainly a cosmetic issue. 10) How can colored media be recorded on? Doesn’t this affect reflectivity? A disc that has a colored recording surface is the same to the recorder as if it were a standard cd-r disc without color.
