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Any suggestions on how else to get the missing first track?...short of downloading it that is.
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hmm.. ye already asked this questions 2 posts ago, comrade
This contradicts your previous statement -
if the limitation comes from the hardware (the reader) then no software in the universe can mend it.
However, there might STILL B 1 more chance (never give up, they say):
Your readers/burners may not be able to read the CD, but perhaps U could try "modifying" the CD. Ever heard of good ole'
black marker trick? Works with protections such as Cactus and even Key2Audio, up to version 3. There was a thread posted in this very section of the forum (check out, a few dozen threads ago). I'm not sure how this is exactly carried out as I've never needed it myself, but from what I gather the method works by hiding "bad data" from the reader, which skips it and heads directly to the audio track, making it possible to copy the CD and even rip its audio tracks. Follow
this link for a very serious review about the trick
(and never mind that 'DMCA law' bullsh*t - people are allowed
by law 2 make 1:1 backups of their original CDs).
VERY IMPORTANT:
!!! ONLY USE A NON-WATERPROOF MARKER !!!
Use the marker trick and then copy the disc (don't forget subchannel reading). The copied disk won't be 1:1 since it will be an
unprotected audio CD - so much the better, making a future "backup from the backup" will be only easier as the marker trick won't be needed 4 the "original" backup...
-> if you're seeking an inexpensive but robust & efficient burner, go 4 a recent Liteon - these are dirt-cheap yet sturdy and very good at defeating data/audio protection schemes. Very high quality chipsets, only the firmware leaves to be desired...so remember to regularly update it
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