Lorde's transparent CD tested in 7 disc players - did it play successfully on any?
In a surprising twist, fans of Lorde's latest album, Virgin, have reported issues with playing the CD on certain CD players. The album, released on a fully transparent CD, has caused some compatibility problems due to its unique design.
The transparent nature of the CD, which lacks a standard aluminum reflective layer, seems to be the culprit. This design feature, intended to make the CD recyclable and transparent, has caused issues with older or less sophisticated CD players. These players rely on the traditional reflective layer thickness and standard disc construction for proper operation.
For instance, the Eversolo Play CD Edition, a new CD player being tested, and the Cyrus 40 CD, despite being less than a year old, couldn't play the Lorde CD. Similarly, the CDi, a decade-long favourite, and the Marantz CD6007, a reliable CD player known for its compatibility with various CD formats, struggled to play the transparent disc.
However, not all hope is lost. Newer or more advanced CD players with updated or more sensitive laser reading mechanisms have shown success in playing the transparent "Virgin" CD. These include the Marantz CD6007, the Panasonic DMP-BDT180 Blu-ray player, and the Technics SL-DV170 DVD/CD changer.
A small number of fans have reported successful playback on their CD players, while others have encountered issues. For example, one Reddit user (Romando1) reported that the Lorde CD couldn't be read on a Sony MXD-D3, Acurus ACD-11, McIntosh MVP 831, and another Marantz CD6007. On the other hand, the Lorde CD played without any issue on the Marantz CD6007, the Panasonic Blu-ray player, and the Technics SL-DV170 (intermittently).
Moreover, a cheap Rioddas external CD drive, connected via USB, managed to play the Lorde CD on both an Asus Windows laptop and an Apple MacBook Pro.
Despite these challenges, Lorde's new album Virgin is still available for purchase in physical and online shops. Lorde and Universal Music Group have not yet addressed the playback issues.
In conclusion, the core difficulty lies in the transparent, recyclable design lacking a standard aluminum reflective layer, which causes compatibility issues especially with older or less sophisticated CD players. The most likely successful playback is found on newer players with enhanced laser sensors. Fans are advised to consider this when purchasing a CD player to ensure compatibility with their Lorde collection.
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