The CD-RW is a Lite-On in an ADS FireWire case. The rips range from about 8x on track one to 13-14x on the outer tracks. On Monday, May 26, 2003, at 07:08 PM, Kunga wrote: > What model and what speed are your rips coming in at (the X factor). > > k > > On Monday, May 26, 2003, at 04:33 PM, Mel wrote: > >> I rip using a 48x24x48 FireWire CD-RW drive. The internal Superdrive >> was much slower. I use MP3 at 192kbps, VBR, which may slow it down a >> little. I would love to see an analysis of what the choke points are >> for this operation from someone who really knows the architecture. >> Mel > > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the > digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital > Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! > | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! > <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com >