If your firmware is not up to date, it can lead to things like this: That was burned maybe 4 years ago, before I knew about my burner maintenance (firmware, compatibility, DMA etc.). That goes to show that even the mighty Taiyo Yudens are susceptible to unhealthy optical drives. Obviously, I no longer have this issue. My burns are at 93% and up--all the time. I thought everyone would get a kick outta the fact that quality TYs can still be abused by unhealthy drives. It's a shame. PS That burn was from so long ago that those Fuji 8x MIJs were readily available at Best Buy. Yes, that long ago.
Nope, i hold the record for the world's worst disc - from ye olde http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/193298
Damn, Creaky, you really do have the best (or worst) one lol. I saw that thread, and considered posting this there, but I didn't want to confuse any new members. We'll get questions like, "Taiyo Yuden is bad media?" I really do wish I had more of those Fuji 8x MIJs.
