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Comparison of Reproduced Signal (1) HQCD vs. converntional CD

Comparison of Reproduced Signal (2) HQCD vs. converntional CD

Comparison of Sound quality HQCD vs. converntional CD

What is HQCD? Utilization of higher-quality polycarbonate in addition of adaptation of silver alloy as the reflective layer, Compact Disc with superior sound quality is realized. HQCD can be played on all Compact Disc players. 1) Use of higher-quality polycarbonate. Using Quality polycarbonate which is used for LC TVs and plastic lens, Highprecision pit transcription can be achieved with this new material. The transparency and very low birefringence contribute to quality sound production. 2) Use of silver alloy as its reflective layer material. With its better reflectivity, sound which is closer to its original master made possible. The alloy was originally developed for HDDVD, which was proposed as the next generation DVD. HQCD (High Quality CD) is a new CD formulation developed by Toshiba EMI as an answer to the JVC/Universal's SHM-CD. Similarly to the SHM-CD, the HQCD uses the same higher quality polycarbonate material developed for LCD panels, which offers better pressing quality and greater transparency. In addition, the HQCD uses a specially formulated amalgam -- which offers better reflectivity than alumunum -- in its reflective layer. The combined effects are more precise, more faithful reproduction of the glass master in the pressing stage and reduced reading errors in playback. Toshiba EMI claims that these improvements lead to higher perceived sound pressure levels, a better frequency balance, higher resolution and wider and deeper soundstage. The Toshiba EMI group and other labels have begun releasing their catalogs on HQCD, and as we have experienced with the SHM-CD, we can clearly hear the difference! Look for more HQCD releases in these pages in the near future.

Parlophone / WPCS-51141 / 2013

Parlophone / WPCS-51140 / 2013