How do I rip successfully? (Not Accurate & Insecure)

[damian291]

I've tried searching in the forums for this but can't quite find a solution that matches my needs.

I'm currently ripping my CD collection and have so far completed 70+ CDs successfully. They have either all been in the Accurate database, or have ripped securely. I have come across three CDs however which are in the Accurate database, but I cannot match them. Nor can I get a secure rip. Everytime I rip (burst or secure mode) I get a different CRC. Additionally, there are always a random number of frames that are attepting to be re-ripped when I try in secure mode.

I have also tried with and without C2 error detection; Burst and secure modes and the following two different drives (with both having the same effects):

Drive 1: MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-850S ATA (Internal)
Drive 2: SAMSUNG TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182M USB (External)

Offsets appear to be set correctly as the other 70+ CDs rip fine and match the Accurate DB where applicable.

The CDs in question are:

Gorillaz: Demon Days
Avril Lavigne: Let Go
Sarah McLachlan: Afterglow

I can only assume it's some kind of copy protection as the CDs are in perfect condition.

I have tried listening to snippets of the rips and they sound fine, but how can I get a secure rip? They appear in Accurate (with at least 5) so some people are managing to rip these successfully.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks,
Damian.

[Spoon]

Re: How do I rip successfully? (Not Accurate & Insecure)

CDs which look perfect can have manufacturing defects which effect certain drives.

[damian291]

Re: How do I rip successfully? (Not Accurate & Insecure)

Aha... that might well be it then. Thanks!