Originally Posted by
GumbyDammit223
I've taken on the task of ripping my 700+ CD collection into 24-bit 44.1 kHz FLACs. My CDs were purchased anywhere from the early '80's up to now, so there's a wide variety in the quality of the recordings. However, I've been noticing that most of the discs made in the 80's and 90's seem to rip at most x8 to x10 speed while some of the newer ones have ripped at up to x30+ speed. These are all standard 600 MB sized CDs with normal audio times ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. I'm just curious - why is there such a variation in ripping speeds? If there are any deficiencies in the discs, it's at a microscopic level. The discs themselves look (and are kept) pristine. Thanks for any enlightenment that can be provided!