set cd speed to something different from max

[sp31415t1]

I will appreciate to have the option to choose the cd speed to a lower value than my max cd speed.
rip will take more time but that's not really an issue.

[RecursiveForest]

I think this is a good idea.

[MerlijnWajer]

Just wondering, what is the use case here? Percieved accuracy?

[sp31415t1]

maybe better rip on damaged media.
for sure, less noise while ripping (I can wait a bit longer, if it is more comfortable for me)

[MerlijnWajer]

I do not think the speed makes a difference in accuracy - does anyone know if it does? The 'less noise' argument makes sense, but the accuracy I am not so sure of.

[sp31415t1]

I have some media that are a "damaged", but I didn't try the speed impact on quality rip.
At 8x or 4x, It is quite silent. At 32x, it is a pain.
My computer is semi-fanless (fans are activated only when too hot, hdd vibration are neutralized).
The only device producing noise is optical drive at full speed. Nowadays it is almost an optional device.

[MerlijnWajer]

@JoeLametta - there's a PR for this out. What do you think?

[calumchisholm]

I can't comment on whether it makes a difference to the accuracy of a rip.

My use-case would be to reduce the noise and heat generated, and maybe also to increase the life of the drives. I'm trying to mechanically automate my rips, so reliability is more important to me than raw speed.

[JoeLametta]

Just wondering, what is the use case here? Percieved accuracy?

Don't know if the drive speed actually has an impact on the ripping accuracy but it may be true: DAE Quality.

@JoeLametta - there's a PR for this out. What do you think?

Sorry: can't review it right right now. Will certainly have enough time next weekend, hopefully before...

[MerlijnWajer]

I will try to look later this week, if I forget, please just poke us/me.

[JoeLametta]

Issue blocked on #244.