How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?

Tbg has raised a very interesting point. The Acard unit displays their version of the software, not Geroge's version. Where is George actually programming the unit's software on the Acard?

Has anyone ever tried using an Acard duplicator not purchased from George?

ClearDisc is now used to clean off previous applications of ClearBit on the origianl CD. RealDisc is far superior to ClearDisc. ClearBit is now used on the rims of the origial CD, and the surfaces of the CD-R, but not the rims. Confusing? Not really.

Tbg, you are in for a real treat when you get your RealDisc.

Steve

The ClearDisc cleans off the old ClearBit. The RealDisc is applied to the original CD and ClearBit on the rims of the original CD.

The CD-R is treated with RealDisc on the surfaces and rims; ClearBit on the surfaces only.

It Works!!!!

My technique is a bit different. I am placing the entire contents of the CD into RAM and burning directly from the memory. The RAM is faster than a hard drive and I believe less subject to timing errors.

Steve

John,

I am not selling anything. Just an audiophile having fun with some computer knowledge. I build my own computers. The latest one was optimized for CD-R burning based on my experiences with two other computers. I got into this because I felt and still feel that stand alone duplicators are inferior to what can be made on an excellent computer. The software I am using is Plextools Pro XL. It can verify the data of the copy. I burn at 4X and read at 4X. Before burning, I defragment the memory with anther program.

I think you misunderstood me. I am using a computer for all of this with 2 Plextor Premium and 2 Plextor 716A drives.

As for the specs of the computer, that will all follow soon.

Steve

Look at the duplicator specs. There is no magic in CD duplication. More memory does make an improved copy.

The better duplicators now offer 128MB of memory compared to the Acard's 8MB. Better drives such as the Plextor 716A reduce jitter and make better copies.

George is now selling a Disc Maker duplicator with 128MB of memory and 2 Plextor 716A drives.

Meritline offers a 128MB duplicator for a very reasonable price.

All of this equipement is computer stuff-that means it goes into "old age" very quickly. George's Acard is in this category.

Over the last six months I have spent a great deal of time learning about CD duplication. It also prompted me to build 2 computers-the latest one is making killer CD copies that go far beyond what is possible with a duplicator. More to follow.

Steve

Norm,

Burning on the fly results in better copies than burning from a hard drive. I have avoided the computer burn issue as it is complicated and results will vary considerably depending on hardware. The success of the computer burn is dependent on many factors. Memory type, amount, and speed of memory, power supply, drives, processor speed, etc. All of this is computer stuff. I will be addressing all of this in the near future.

Steve

My quest has been fun as I am a computer enthusiast. And yes, the future is pointing in the direction that you suggest.

Steve

Yes, it depends on the software you are using. Most programs utilize a memory buffer that has data streaming in and out to the burner. The idea behind the buffer is to prevent the burner from running out of data.

Steve