computer CD/CDR use as a simple CD player?

gychang · 7th November 2007, 12:36 AM

I can't seem to find the thread..., apologize in advance.

I have 2 CD/CDR that has been retired from desktop PC duties, and wonder how difficult it is to mod to use as a simple CD player.

thanks,

gychang

Simpleton · 7th November 2007, 06:29 AM

Here you go

DIY CD drive based on a computer CDROM

dangus · 8th November 2007, 11:35 PM

The easiest kind is one that already has a "play" button on the front panel. If you're the kind of person that just puts a disc in and plays it all the way through, that's all you need. Most of 'em have S/PDIF digital out, too. To power it, pick up an old external SCSI case, which will get you a nice (if off-white computer beige can be described as "nice") case and power supply.

7th November 2007, 12:36 AM	#1
gychang diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona	computer CD/CDR use as a simple CD player? I can't seem to find the thread..., apologize in advance. I have 2 CD/CDR that has been retired from desktop PC duties, and wonder how difficult it is to mod to use as a simple CD player. thanks, gychang

7th November 2007, 06:29 AM	#2
Simpleton diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lisboa	Here you go DIY CD drive based on a computer CDROM __________________ "There's something organic about a happy cloud of electrons" - Neutron Bob

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8th November 2007, 11:35 PM	#3
dangus diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver Island	The easiest kind is one that already has a "play" button on the front panel. If you're the kind of person that just puts a disc in and plays it all the way through, that's all you need. Most of 'em have S/PDIF digital out, too. To power it, pick up an old external SCSI case, which will get you a nice (if off-white computer beige can be described as "nice") case and power supply.