Sugarfoot Jack has mentioned a common problem. Many audio readers have problems with CDs burned at too high a speed, depending on who made the media, what the chemistry is, and the burner's design.

Also, burned CDs and DVDs deteriorate over time. They can start having problems anywhere from months to years later, depending on the same factors. Exposure to UV (ie, sunlight) will accelerate this, and the top layer (over the dye film) can help minimize it.

Best bet is to use a high quality blank media (Taiyo Yuden is what I've used for years with good results), and burn at half the max speed of the media or burner, whichever is lower. I also like printable CDs, as they have an extra layer of protection over the data layer.

My readers that have trouble with burned CDs always respond better to slower burn speeds.

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