Need DVD Burner that Rips CD's at 20x or higher

[jcrash]

Looking for anyone that can point me to a fast CD-Ripping DVD burner for my HTPC. I bought an NEC at Newegg, but it turned out to be a rebadged Optiarc (sony?) and only rips CD's at 6-7x. I have another real NEC that rips at 20x and higher, but it came in a PC so I don't know which model to buy to duplicate its performance.

So, can anyone recommend a drive? Black is required.

 

[Oyeve]

I have 2 sony DVD burners in my system. DVR-510A and DVR-800A. The 510 rips cds at max 10x, the 800 rips at 29x or higher sometime. These 2 drives are OLD by todays standards. I had the 510 at least 4 years and the 800 at least 2 years. So I really dont know what is good right now but your newer model burner should yield better result than my antiquated stuff.

 

[Imyourzero]

If you like your older NEC, why not just get the model # off of it and try to find another one?

 

[jcrash]

Originally posted by: Imyourzero
If you like your older NEC, why not just get the model # off of it and try to find another one?

Well, in essence I did try that. I ordered the only Black NEC DVD Burner that NewEgg carries.

Problem is, technology changes and OEM stuff could be anything.

 

[jcrash]

^^ any suggestions folks?

 

[FreedomGUNDAM]

I use my Lite-On DVD drive to rip. It rips much faster than my Plextor PX716

 

[Rubycon]

Aopen 1648 AAP/PRO.

Remember that most are rip locked so you will need to upgrade your firmware to unlock this and get those speeds up!