Slow CD/DVD Reading

When I insert a CD to rip music into iTunes, I can hear the CD spin up, but then immediately slow down again. I click the Import CD button, but then it only imports at around 3x-4x. When I first got the machine, it would import at 10x-12x and I could hear the CD spinning much faster. Has anyone else had this problem? I don't do much burning, but I have been able to successfully burn CDs at around 8x and DVDs at 2x.
Also, if the CD is just reading data, as when I look at a CD full of pictures, it is again very slow and never really spins up to full speed, so I don't think the speed problems are related to iTunes. Any suggestions?

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See if repairing permissions & restarting helps any.
Another help source (if you haven't already done so).
Go to your OS Help Menu. In the search field type dvd or cd
Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to your issue.
You can also do the same in Disk Utility. Open same up.
At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.
This will bring up the Help Menu.
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Try a different brand.
Make sure the DVD/CDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50448 How to Handle and Clean CD and DVD Discs
Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs.

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