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indimc · Mar 9th, 2004, 09:30 PM

I've got a 2004 MC with CD Boost but am finding any CDRs I burn with iTunes just skip constantly. I'm thinking of getting a new head unit and preferably want a Sony unit. Can anyone recommend a decent system that will work with the MFSW?

Any help would be appreciated!

Paul · Mar 9th, 2004, 09:33 PM

I've found if you use good quality metal CDs they often work better in my boost unit than some original CDs that jump around!

indimc · Mar 9th, 2004, 10:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I've found if you use good quality metal CDs they often work better in my boost unit than some original CDs that jump around!

Cheers for the swift reply. I'm obviously being dense but am a bit confused by the "good quality metal cds". Is this a brand or type of cd? I've tried so many different brands and even expensive CDRs skip!

I've got an iPod which I use occasionally but its just nice to stick a CD in and rag around.

Paul · Mar 9th, 2004, 10:14 PM

I've used TDK CD-R80 Metallic Disks with good results...

Look like this: http://www.ciao.com/TDK_CD_R80_Metallic__1069521

diverse · Mar 10th, 2004, 07:43 AM

Best place i found for TDK's is here:

www.kvjfairdeal.com

They are a shop in East End of london, they have a website that is more expensive than shop.

Shop is chq or cash only, mailorder carriage up to about 500 discs is £5!

Ask for Anej (ARNEJ is how it's pronounced), best to buy at least a box (to get best price) which is around 120 discs, shou cost you less than £50 delivered!

indimc · Mar 10th, 2004, 06:58 PM

Thanks for your help with this one! I don't suppose you know any stockists up north? I don't mind ordering over the net but would rather buy a few and then see that they work before going mad and shelling out lots of cash!!

MINIMAT · Mar 21st, 2005, 06:07 PM

I use Sony CD-R's from Sainsburys/Savacentre. They always work fine.

rentagas · Mar 21st, 2005, 07:22 PM

CDR's should not skip.
What about a replacement under warranty?

MyWiniCooper · Mar 21st, 2005, 08:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I've found if you use good quality metal CDs they often work better in my boost unit than some original CDs that jump around!

It also depends on the burner too.
theres a few possible problems.

1. say you have a 52x burner and you're burning on media thats 48x. The media cant handle the speed.
2. maybe you're using an old(er) burner? or maybe you're multitasking too much on a older machine?
try burning it at 4x and see what happens before you discount the HU.

Mar 9th, 2004, 09:30 PM	#1
indimc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 16 Offline	New Head Unit I've got a 2004 MC with CD Boost but am finding any CDRs I burn with iTunes just skip constantly. I'm thinking of getting a new head unit and preferably want a Sony unit. Can anyone recommend a decent system that will work with the MFSW? Any help would be appreciated!

Mar 9th, 2004, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:15 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	I've found if you use good quality metal CDs they often work better in my boost unit than some original CDs that jump around! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 9th, 2004, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:15 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	I've used TDK CD-R80 Metallic Disks with good results... Look like this: http://www.ciao.com/TDK_CD_R80_Metallic__1069521 There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Mar 9th, 2004, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
indimc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I've found if you use good quality metal CDs they often work better in my boost unit than some original CDs that jump around! Cheers for the swift reply. I'm obviously being dense but am a bit confused by the "good quality metal cds". Is this a brand or type of cd? I've tried so many different brands and even expensive CDRs skip! I've got an iPod which I use occasionally but its just nice to stick a CD in and rag around.

Mar 10th, 2004, 07:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
diverse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 08:15 AM Posts: 423 Offline	Best place i found for TDK's is here: www.kvjfairdeal.com They are a shop in East End of london, they have a website that is more expensive than shop. Shop is chq or cash only, mailorder carriage up to about 500 discs is £5! Ask for Anej (ARNEJ is how it's pronounced), best to buy at least a box (to get best price) which is around 120 discs, shou cost you less than £50 delivered!

Mar 10th, 2004, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
indimc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Thanks for your help with this one! I don't suppose you know any stockists up north? I don't mind ordering over the net but would rather buy a few and then see that they work before going mad and shelling out lots of cash!!

Mar 21st, 2005, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINIMAT MINIMAT Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 08:15 AM Posts: 823 Offline	I use Sony CD-R's from Sainsburys/Savacentre. They always work fine.

Mar 21st, 2005, 07:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 08:15 AM Posts: 1,430 Offline	CDR's should not skip. What about a replacement under warranty?

Mar 21st, 2005, 08:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
MyWiniCooper Another Happy Owner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area, Ca Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 208 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I've found if you use good quality metal CDs they often work better in my boost unit than some original CDs that jump around! It also depends on the burner too. theres a few possible problems. 1. say you have a 52x burner and you're burning on media thats 48x. The media cant handle the speed. 2. maybe you're using an old(er) burner? or maybe you're multitasking too much on a older machine? try burning it at 4x and see what happens before you discount the HU.

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