I can't rip tracks from any CDs that have more than say 15 tracks... When EAC gets near the end of the CD it starts error correcting constantly for hours (never finishes the tracks).

Any suggestions? There is no damage to the CD and it plays fine on the same drive for the tracks I can't rip.

???

My guess, albeit ballpark, is that the problem lies with the drive itself. Perhaps the laser lens mechanism gets "stuck" after it goes so far. Do you have another drive to rip with?

but the tracks I can't rip play OK off the CD...

Try adjusting the extraction speed (offset/speed tab of the drive settings) or try a different drive.

Yeah just tried it downstairs on my HTPC - no probs - must be the drive.

Hi SenojNW, may or may not be your drive. Could be your pc since no one knows exactly what you have. It could be ram, harddrive, or operating system. My old system win98 6gb 256ram would do the same after 10 tracks. no matter what cd. Rip 14 tracks, then rip the rest if you dont want to spend any money. Post your equipment, maybe someone with more knowledge will help.

cheers,
herefornow