I have long wanted to get 17 CD recorder good blanks for my Marantz. In this spindle all 25 blanks were receivable and playable without problems. At TDK, Emtec, Verbatim ... I had as many failures. Therefore, full 5 stars. Addendum: Meanwhile more 25er Spindel have been used. If I had 2 failures in the other 4 failures. Nevertheless, I am satisfied. For other manufacturers, I had more failures. I change my vote, therefore, from 4 star.