In message , Rob
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The HD makes occasional clicks, and a mild mechanical hum during use.
Not too bad, and the nature of these things. When the fan kicks in it
is noticeable, not fantastically loud though. Good ventilation around
the back means it rarely comes on, but bear in mind the unit is very
deep, so siting can be an issue.

Seems very well built, never missed a beat, copies are very good. But I
don't use it as much as I might because the interface makes editing
tricky, or perhaps more accurately - difficult for me to remember.

It's been upgraded to a 250gb model (HD1500 - mine's a 160Gb, but disks
are easy to change, c.450UKP). If you're going this route I'd take a
look at the Cambridge HD CD recorder - although I think they're both
overpriced. HTH

Rob

Rob.

Can't thank you enough and excuse my delay in acknowledging your help. I
am not sure if the one in my local shop is the larger HD, I will have to
check.
I had the disaster with my CD burning while using CD Burner XP Pro3, it
seems there are access points (?) in some Opera disks I cloned and they
produced a gap in the middle of the singing. I have no idea how this
came about since I just clicked on Rip and then when that was done,
Burn. Unfortunately I did not actually check my copies until I had given
back the CD's so I can tell you I was disgusted. It now seems it may not
be so bad as some of my Symphony recordings with tracks etc., are
perfect. Perhaps my other opera clones are OK, so far I am afraid to
check.
Again my thanks,
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Derrick Fawsitt