just a heads-up for those considering the Audio 10
mine is a MF2199 (removable faceplate), perhaps the MF2910 is better

not a terrible problem as I have the originals, but somewhat aggravating

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You should try different CD-R brands and different burn options. I had a similar problem with my audio 10 but have found that using the Disc-at-once/96 with my NEC 3550a to have decent results. The player sometimes takes a while to begin playing the disc but once its started there is no problems.

Not sure what my model number is, but my face plate (the vol control part) is removeable.

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Thanks for the suggestion
I burn with cloneCD and the cheapest CDs, I'll experiment some

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I have the MF2910 in my 420sel that i just put in. Mine plays everything except MP3 encoded CD's. All other CD's Original or copied play just fine

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2001 E320 Sedan

2001 Subaru Legacy

2006 SLK280

2016 Subaru Outback 3.6

I've had that problem with CD/RW's not CD/R's and sometimes there is a problem with "drop and drag" programs, sometimes they don't finalize the session. I use Roxio's software which works well.

in the midst of experimenting
I have 3 groups
- original work fine
- fresh burned as either audio or data CD; these work after a pause
- older (9 mos or so); some play sometimes and sometimes not - others not at all

perhaps related to the (alleged ?) reduced longevity of burned vs. pressed ?

all burned using cloneCD and my HP laptop cd and no-name CDs

??

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Perhaps related to the longevity of no-name CD's. I've had nothing but grief with these for data use. I will no longer touch them.

update/resolution

the no-name CDs were the culprit
bought some Sony 3 layer CDs and reburned the no-names and they worked fine (after an initial pause)
but this also suggests the Audio 10 player is not as 'robust' as more modern players

in any case, quality CDs are better and work fine with the Audio 10

anyone know why there is a longer pause with burned CDs before play starts ?
- used cloneCD burning both as data and audio CDs, the same results

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