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DVD/CD player for my iMac M1

I want a cd/dvd player for my iMac M1 OS 13.1. Any suggestions?


iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Feb 7, 2023 2:35 PM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2023 2:46 PM

If you're going to do a lot of ripping or playing of videos, etc. I'd get a self powered optical drive that has a faster interface than USB-A which is what the SuperDrive has. I'd also get a drawer loading unit.


Burning should always be done at the slowest available speed to insure the best possible burn.


I do a lot of audiobook ripping so got an earlier model of this one: OWC Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support.


It's an excellent unit and has a much faster connectivity rate, USB-C, than USB-A.


Just some food for thought.


Note: any optical drive you get must be connected directly to the M1 via a USB port and not thru a hub.



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Feb 7, 2023 2:46 PM in response to Schnellerkerl

If you're going to do a lot of ripping or playing of videos, etc. I'd get a self powered optical drive that has a faster interface than USB-A which is what the SuperDrive has. I'd also get a drawer loading unit.


Burning should always be done at the slowest available speed to insure the best possible burn.


I do a lot of audiobook ripping so got an earlier model of this one: OWC Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support.


It's an excellent unit and has a much faster connectivity rate, USB-C, than USB-A.


Just some food for thought.


Note: any optical drive you get must be connected directly to the M1 via a USB port and not thru a hub.



DVD/CD player for my iMac M1

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