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Is it always faster for rips, to plug the drive into a separate powered USB?
E.g. for the Archigon, it has a two-headed cable, one for data, the other for power which is optional.

Have a similar problem with a new Archgon external slim drive.

Only reading at a rate of 0.1x or 750+K/s.

Other discs tried prior to this ripped at a normal speed, or at least I didn't notice the speed even, since it was quick.

Update: seems just a mis-seated disc, after taking it back out and ...

The VLC Integration worked like a charm!
Now it plays with no problem!

Thanks a lot Marty, look like it is done!
What a great tool!

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MO2L3VA5517
Firmware date: 2116-12-20 15:28
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version ...

Have the below Archgon drive purchased from Amazon.
Loaded up the GUI flasher and the MK firmwares.

I heard this is the same as the LG BU40N, but there are many choices for this.
Which version should I choose?
Do I have an encrypted firmware currently and need to check some box?

Screenshot 2021 ...