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Welcome to the world of  popular formats!
Welcome to the world of high-fidelity audio! Four types of high-fidelity CD formats add new dimensions to your experience of music.
They are known as SHM-CD, Blu-spec CD, Blu-spec CD2, HQCD (HiQualityCD),SACD, and SHM-SACD and they all have a unique approach to improve the audio quality.
Browse through this page to learn more about these exiting formats!

High-Fidelity CD Formats

SHM-CDThe high quality SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format developed by JVC and Universal Music Japan. SHM-CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. Check SHM-CD page!

Blu-spec CD2 Blu-spec CD2 is the next generation Compact Disc that employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD2. See more at Blu-spec CD2 page

Blu-spec CDEnjoy superior quality audio with Blu-spec CD format developed by Sony Music Entertainment. Blu-spec CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. Check Blu-spec CD page!

HQCDHQCD (HiQualityCD) format achieves high quality audio through the use of a polycarbonate plastic with improved transparency. HQCD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. Check HQCD page!

SACDSACDs present higher audio fidelity through the use of a propietary format. Though SACD releases can only be played in special SACD players, discs that are labeled "SACD Hybrid" can be played back on standard CD players. Check SACD page!

SHM-SACDSHM-SACD (Super High Material SACD) is the ultimate Super Audio CD that utilizes the materials and technologies that were developed for the SHM-CD to further enhance the audio-resolution.Check SHM-SACD page!

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Collectors' Favorites

Cardboard Sleeve Cardboard sleeve reissues feature unique jacket designs, often replicating the style and artwork of the original LP release. If three items listed from the same artist in the "Recently Added" section, this indicates that the releases are part of a larger series. Check Cardboard Sleeve page!

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High-Definition Video Formats

Blu-ray Blu-ray Disc changes the way you watch movies! High-definition video and audio, and the radical new features including interactive menu and BD-Live make it the ultimate disc that redefines home entertainment. Check Blu-ray page!

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