The following CD-Writers can handle (almost) any CD Protection but not all of them:
Plextor PX-W1210TA [12x10x32x] - IDE
Use firmware 1.00, 1.01, 1.02 or 1.04 - Newer firmware will not work, downgrade if possible!
Plextor PX-W124TS [12x8x32x] - SCSI
Here are a few websites which go deeper into this matter:
BlindWrite - Tested CD-Writers
A real good overview of CD-Writers which support DA0-RAW modes.
CD Media World - CD-Writer Technology
The best available resource to see which CD-Writer manufacturer is using which drive on the inside!
G@M3FR3@K - SafeDisc 2 Compatible Writer List
A very complete overview of CD-Writers which can handle the SafeDisc v2 CD-Protection.
CloneCD - Manufacturers of CD recorders
A complete overview of all available CD-Writers which are compatible with CloneCD (and in which mode they work the best).
CD Mate - Supported CD recorders
A complete overview of all available CD-Writers including which writing modes they support!
RAW Writing Mode List for RICOH CD-R/RW Drives
A complete overview of Ricoh CD-Writers which can handle DA0-RAW mode.
Universal Backup Instructions [RAW Mode]
Here are the instructions to make a working backup of most Protected CDs using CloneCD 4.x.x.x in combination with a CD-Reader/CD-Writer which can both can handle DAO-RAW:
Create the following directory (if it exists already empty it):
<TempDir>: C:\TEMP\CD
Create a CD-Image using CloneCD 4.x.x.x with these Game CD settings:
Data Read Settings Tab:
Set Read Speed Data to 1x (176 kByte/s)
Select Read SubChannel Data from Data Tracks (default)
Select Regenerate Data Sectors (default)
Audio Read Settings Tab:
Set Read Speed Audio to 1x (176 kByte/s)
Set Audio Extraction Quality to Medium (Fast) (default)
Select Read SubChannel Data from Audio Tracks (default)
UnSelect Only read the first Session (default)
Error Handling Tab:
Set Fast Error Skip to Automatic (default)
Set Sector Skip to 100 (default)
UnSelect Abort on Read Error (default)
Select Don't report read errors (default)
Select Intelligent Bad Sector Scanner (default)
When ready burn the modified CD-Image a CD-R using CloneCD 4.x.x.x with these Game CD settings:
Set Write Speed to any desired speed
Select Don't Repair SubChannel Data (default)
Select Always close last Session
Play the game!
Here are the instructions to make a working backup of most Protected CDs using CloneCD 3.x.x.x in combination with a CD-Reader/CD-Writer which can both can handle DAO-RAW:
Create the following directory:
<TempDir>: C:\TEMP\CD
Create a CD-Image using CloneCD 3.x.x.x with these settings:
Set Read Speed to 1x (176 kByte/s)
Select Read SubChannel Data from Data Tracks
Select Read SubChannel Data from Audio Tracks
Select Fast Error Skip
Set Read Retry to at least 5
Set Error correction to None
UnSelect Don't report bad sectors
UnSelect Intelligent Bad Sector Scanner
When ready burn the CD-Image a CD-R using CloneCD 3.x.x.x with these settings:
Set Write Speed to any desired speed
Select RAW DAO
Select Don't Repair SubChannel Data
UnSelect Simulate Writing (if available)
Select Burn Proof/Just Link (if available)
unSelect Perform Laser Power Calibration
unSelect Wait until Buffers are full
Select Always close last Session
Play the game!