Software for CD-Recording

I've been using Adaptec CD-Creator which came with an external HP CD Writer plus (USB port believe it or not). Most of what I do is complilations from my CD's for travel purposes. I have been told that the media does make a difference, but have not put this to the test. Every time I burn an audio CD it is at 1x speed. The quality is very good, but not perfect. I have yet to ruin a disc--all have been made without failure.

Thank you Kthomas,Eric,Jeffloistarca, and Abtract7. I will look into your suggestions.

EAC gave best sound for me recorded at 2x - can be had for free at :

http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/

Taiyo Yuden CDRs are reliable. Can be found on the net or at ebay for about 30cents each.

Exact Audio Copy is by far the best CD-ripping utility available for recording bit-for-bit perfect audio from CDs. For burning CDs, you can go with the mass-market burners like Nero, CD Creator, etc. Pros use CD Architect from Sony Media Software (formerly Sonic Foundry) to burn Red Book audio master CDs. This application allows you to professionally edit the uncompressed audio files before committing them to a CD-R.

Equally important is the CD-RW drive you use. Yamaha's CRW-F1 has the best performance using their "Audio Master" technology for reliably burning CD-Rs and reducing jitter noise.