I once read that black CDR copies are better than the originals. Must be BLACK. For some while I have been meaning to try this, so I did today with very very interesting results. . . . basically it works. I got a pack of 100 black CDRs for £20 - should keep me going. Anyone else care to give this a go and report in? A black lathed CDR took the improvement even further. Maybe going mad - don't think so though - give it a go especially those in the Honorary Order of the Elite CD lathe Society Owners.