I've used both a Plextor IDE 24x10x40x and a TDK 24x10x40x and they both do a good job although the Plextor seems to do a slightly better job. In EAC using the TDK, I rip tracks to 98% accuracy or better. With the Plextor using the latest firmware, it's a rarity to get anything but 100% on a non damaged CD. Usually I just go buy the CDs, bring them home, rip them and put them away and never touch them again so the majority of my CDs have only been in a drive once.