Best dvd-r recording material

I am having a problem searching for the best dvd-r material to use. I keep getting problems with canon dvd-r recording captures.
Can someone guide me in the recommened brands of DVD-R material?
I understand most people rely on Taiyo Yuden as the least problematic. Is this so?
Dave

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