I too have the same issue in MC 19 (19.0.32). I loaded iTunes and used Windows Media Player to RIP the same CD's and they are constantly 4x, 5x, and the odd 6x times faster than when I use MC. MC gives me a constant. 3.8X. Like right now, I am ripping a Handel Concerto Op. 1-7 and it just sits at 3.8X. I do not understand what the issue is...help please...at this rate it will take months to finish ripping my CD library! Running W8.