Definitely the Plextor units. They have an amazing ability to rip audio at very high speeds yet remain jitter-free in doing so. I personally own the Plextor 12x4x32 (which is the best one out of the 4 different ones I own (Teac, Pinnacle, Sony, Mitsumi)) They just came out with a newer unit which is 12x10x32 if I remember correctly, and it has the "burn-proof" technology to prevent trashing CDRs. The Plextor units are substantially more money that the other units, but are worth every penny IMHO.
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I AM IN NEED OF PURCHASING AN EXTERNAL CD BURNER FOR MY FAMILY COMPUTER. I AM IN UNCHARTED WATERS WHEN IT COMES TO COMPUTER PERIPHRIALS. IF I AM GOING PURCHASE, I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A QUALITY UNIT. I GO TO STORES LIKE "BEST BUY" AND YOU TALK TO A 17 YR. OLD SALES PERSON THAT KNOWS LESS THEN ME. CAN YOU ACTUALY DOWNLOAD HIGH AUDIO QUALITY MUSIC FROM THE NET? ANY HELP OR ADIVE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS