CD Burner

[Ms Anna]

I have a Plextor CD-R PX-W1210A writer. My question is, does it make a
difference when you're burning cds as to what the cd-r speed is? Here's
what's been going on. I'm using Roxio 5 to burn my music cd's. I'm using
Memorex 700mb/48x multi speed cd-r's. I have no problem with using the
Memorex cd-r's in general. What's happening is when I burn the cd, it's
finalized and all done and I put it in my home stereo it shows the cd but,
won't play it. I can play the cd in my car stereo, my computer and in my
portable cd player with no problems. It just won't play on my main stereo.
It's not the stereo, I know that because I'm playing other burned cd-r's on
it right now and have been for a long time. It plays my Memorex Cool Colors
cd-r's just fine. I'm wondering does the speed of the cd writer and the type
of cd-r make a difference and why? Thanks.

Anna

 

[Chris Lanier]

yes the speed can matter. not of the disk but of how you burn it. try
burning the media that will not play right now at 4x speed.

 

[Galley]

I have a Plextor CD-R PX-W1210A writer. My question is, does it make a
difference when you're burning cds as to what the cd-r speed is? Here's
what's been going on. I'm using Roxio 5 to burn my music cd's. I'm using
Memorex 700mb/48x multi speed cd-r's. I have no problem with using the
Memorex cd-r's in general. What's happening is when I burn the cd, it's
finalized and all done and I put it in my home stereo it shows the cd but,
won't play it. I can play the cd in my car stereo, my computer and in my
portable cd player with no problems. It just won't play on my main stereo.
It's not the stereo, I know that because I'm playing other burned cd-r's on
it right now and have been for a long time. It plays my Memorex Cool Colors
cd-r's just fine. I'm wondering does the speed of the cd writer and the type
of cd-r make a difference and why? Thanks.

Anna

You should never burn audio CDs faster than 24x, as some players can have
problems with the reflectivity of the disc at higher burn speeds. Also, try to
stick with the top brands of discs. Nothing but TDK for me.