Dualdisc and XLR
In the remote corners of the Audio Universe, a new type of audio/video disc has been released. It is called a "DualDisc". The name comes from the disc having a DVD side and an opposite audio side. This other side is supposed to be the equivalent of a CD, so that the disc can be played in DVD and CD players (much like a hybrid SACD can be played in a CD and SACD player) depending upon which side is used.
However, a number of consumer electronics manufacturers have posted statements/warnings concerning these new discs. Since the CD side does not actually meet all of the CD specifications, there could be problems with some players. The DualDisc manufacturers are prohibited from using the CD logo because of the incompatibilities. Also the discs have been said to be slightly thicker than a standard CD, which could cause problems in some changers.
Given the way the CD changer on the XLR works and that even CD-Rs can have a problem in the XLR, I thought I would pass along the warnings about DualDiscs. I think there are only two DualDisc titles released so far, but I didn't want someone to become the first to find out that these discs don't function the same as CDs in their XLR.
Andy
In the remote corners of the Audio Universe, a new type of audio/video disc has been released. It is called a "DualDisc". The name comes from the disc having a DVD side and an opposite audio side. This other side is supposed to be the equivalent of a CD, so that the disc can be played in DVD and CD players (much like a hybrid SACD can be played in a CD and SACD player) depending upon which side is used.
However, a number of consumer electronics manufacturers have posted statements/warnings concerning these new discs. Since the CD side does not actually meet all of the CD specifications, there could be problems with some players. The DualDisc manufacturers are prohibited from using the CD logo because of the incompatibilities. Also the discs have been said to be slightly thicker than a standard CD, which could cause problems in some changers.
Given the way the CD changer on the XLR works and that even CD-Rs can have a problem in the XLR, I thought I would pass along the warnings about DualDiscs. I think there are only two DualDisc titles released so far, but I didn't want someone to become the first to find out that these discs don't function the same as CDs in their XLR.
Andy