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External drives

I'm pretty new to PC audio. I'm using a mac mini as server and have begun to import my cds. I'm getting the impression that drives are not created equal. I've been using a Samsung. Should I wait until I get a 'better' drive before ripping any more music with the theory that playback will be better with another/better drive? I'm thinking that I'll buy a Plextor for $85.00. Thanks for your comments.
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Thanks Sfar and Almarg. When I began ripping several months ago, I was using iTunes and I did have a back up drive. One day I mistakenly deleted everything that I had so far imported. A lot of music. I thought that I'd be OK because of the backup. Well, the drive was a lemon and I lost everything. The silver lining to all
of this is that I'm now using XLD (wasn't aware of it until now) and I have a new external backup. XLD sure is slow but I know the reward will be worth the time. Now back to ripping with the Samsung. Thanks again.
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