Ricoh MP9120A IDE DVD/CDR-W - Page 4

DAE Tests

Test Method:
We used CD DAE 99 v0.2 with AudioCDs in order to check DAE performance of the Ricoh drive and we compared it with the Ricoh MP7120A and Plextor PX-W1210A/S.

- CD DAE 99 v0.2 results:
The Ricoh MP9120A really disappointed us with its DAE performance. No matter what Pressed CD we use, we couldn't get more than 21-22x. The MP7120A didn't have those problems and of course the Plextor(s) PX-W1210A/S get the first places:

As you can see, the Ricoh gave 18x average ripping speed, while the Plextor PX-W1210A/S gave around 24x.

DAE Tests (CD media)

Test Method:
We made several Audio CDs with Nero 5.0.3.8 and measured ripping speeds with CD DAE 99 v0.2. For comparison, reasons we have Plextor PX-W1210A/S and Ricoh MP7120A results posted.

CD DAE 99 v0.2 results:

- Princo 74min AudioCD
The Ricoh MP9120A continued to have bad DAE performance and gets the wooden spoon:

- Advanced DAE Tests

Despite the bad DAE performance, the MP9120A seems to have very good ripping quality. It managed to get 100 score (perfect) as the competition does.

Verdict of DAE Results

Ricoh advertises that the MP9120A is capable of doing DAE up to 32x. All our test results showed the opposite thing. The drive, in our tests, did not pass 21-22x using both Pressed and CDR media. As far as we know, other websites which have previously had tested the MP9120A faced similar problems. We think this is a point which Ricoh should consider improving or fixing soon in order to be able to compete with the Plextor drives.