Using old media for ps1 burning

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#1

Hello,

I am requesting some opinions on my PlayStation 1 burning setup and methods. I have some older hardware and media.

I am using

Plextor Plexwriter PX-W1610A

Mitsui Gold CD-R 74min Unbranded
Disc ID: 97m27s55f
Manufacturer: Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
Start Time of LeadIn: 97m27s55f
Last Possible Start Time of LeadOut: 74m05s10f

Mitsui Silver CD-R 74min Unbranded
Disc ID: 97m27s56f
Manufacturer: Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
Start Time of LeadIn: 97m27s56f
Last Possible Start Time of LeadOut: 74m05s11f

Burning at 1x

PowerRec: OFF

Using Imgburn

Burning bin/cue when possible.

Should I increase my burn speed? Are these discs good for PS1 backups at all?

#2

In my admittedly limited and dated experience the best media for PS1 backups are those made by Taiyo Yuden (regardless of brand) and I was getting the best results by burning them at 8x speed (on my ancient LG and Teac CD-R burners).

#3

That’s all futile if the source of these backups is not proper…