USB CD drive for replay- recommendations.

[Norton]

Sometimes I just like to put on a CD without bothering with ripping first (I generally only rip the best of my CDs anyway).

 

I'd like to play with the CD replay features of my Bryston BDP without investing in Bryston's $$$ own add-on USB drive. What USB optical drive would you recommend for CD replay, which might be different than for ripping?

 

Must be something still generally available new, nice build quality and preferably a proper motorised draw or top loader. Plextor or TEAC brands come to mind, but I only see some fairly cheap looking products on Amazon for example. Happy to spend up to c. $200 if necessary.

 

 

Thanks

[alfe]

Plextor PX-LB950UE External 12x Blu-ray Writer Review - PCSTATS.com

 

just replace the external SMPS to a LPSU.

[Norton]

Thanks, that looks good but is no longer available on several sites-out of production now?

[alfe]

Thanks, that looks good but is no longer available on several sites-out of production now?

 

You often find them on ebay, it was not successful BR product (lot of reading problems) but a very good CD player.

[Norton]

Thanks for the advjce, a mint one came up local to me on eBay and it certainly sounds good with stock psu.

 

Would an LPSU make a significant difference, if so do you have a recommendation? I was thinking maybe the HDPlex or even the new psu from ifi?

[alfe]

http://cds.linear.com/docs/en/application-note/AN140fa.pdf page 4 you have the explanation

 

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