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| Posted by | Dennis |
| Posted on | 05/04/02 19:19 |
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Positive Points:
- Supports 40x Z-CLV writing
- Supports 12x CLV re-writing
- Supports 48x CAV reading
- Supports 'Mount Rainier' format
- 2 year warranty (only in Europe)
- 8MB (6746kb useable) buffer
- BURN-Proof Anti-Coaster Technology
- Good read performance with data discs
- Good seek-times
- Good DAE speeds (40x)
- Good DAE quality
- Excellent write performance (fastest we've seen)
- Excellent read speed with CD-ReWriteable discs (up to 49x!)
- Good read speeds with copy-protected discs (using CloneCD)
- Supports UDMA 33
- Supports DAO-RAW writing
- Supports overburning (up to 99 minutes!)
- Supports writing of 8cm discs
- Supports reading and writing of CD-Text
- Supports reading and writing of full SubChannel Data
- Supports CloneCD's 'Amplify Weak Sectors' option
- Could partially back-up SafeDisc v2.51.021
- Excellent package (software, manuals, cables, etc)
- Can write most discs at high speed (faster than certified speed)
- Great features (Running OPC, Fine Focus Control, Intelligent Speed Control, Metal Chassis)
Negative Points:
- 'Correct EFM Encoding' not supported
- Some problems when reading CD-Recordable media
- Seek times with CD-ReWriteable media could be better
Overall we can say TEAC has produced a great drive. It has great futures (Running OPC, Fine Focus Control, Intelligent Speed Control, Metal Chassis) ensuring the quality of your back-ups. As 'usual' the TEAC CD-W540E supports all major features like SubChannel Data, CD-Text, RAW, overburning, 8cm discs, etc. Besides that the TEAC produced an excellent result when writing discs and was the fastest drive we've tested.
When we did the Mitsumi CR-480ATE review we thought that reading CD-ReWriteable discs at 40x was extremely fast but then came the TEAC... It can read CD-ReWriteable discs at an amazing 49x. Of course when reading and writing at these high speeds the drive produces noise. The TEAC wasn't the quietest drive we've reviewed but we think this is no major disadvantage.
The DAE (Digital Audio Extraction) speeds of the TEAC weren't the fastest we've seen. It's fast, don't get us wrong, but since the drive is the only 48x capable reader we feel this could have been a little bit better. On the other hand the TEAC CD-W540E can write audio discs at full (40x) speed and isn't limited like the Plextor PX-W4012A (24x) for instance.
When reading protected data the TEAC performs well. It cannot come close to the Mitsumi CR-480ATE but there are few drives that can. The tested protections could all be read at an acceptable time. It's too bad the drive does not support 'Correct EFM Encoding' but it does work pretty well with CloneCD's 'Amplify Weak Sectors' option. We could create a working back-up of both SafeDisc 2 and SafeDisc 2.51.021 with this drive using this feature.
Overall we give the TEAC CD-W540E a 10 out of 10 score. Why not a 9 out of 10? Well because the TEAC has a very complete software package and besides that offers a two year warranty on their drive. So therefore we can 'forgive' the TEAC its little negative points.
We can definitely recommend this drive if you're looking for quality, speed and features. The retail price of the TEAC CD-W540E is EURO169,- / $150,-.
I also want it!!!
Great review, hopefully my next review(whenever that will be....) will also reach this quality level, although I have my doubts about that.
How is it possible that the included Feurio 1.63 and 1.64 support Teac540E?
Is there any way to support this writer under Feurio already?
How many DAE speeds has to choose?
Noisy?
It seems my next writer.
The noise the drive produces is not too much but don't think it'll be quiet
What can you expect with 40x writing and 48x reading?
Thanks for the compliments guys
Oh and ps: sorry OC... 
Also the warranty period of two years is only available in Europe correct?
:4
How noisy is it compared to say the 24x plex or 24x lite-on? [both are
reportedly "quiet" and
I guess vibration free].
I'm considering all 3 of these drives. I'm also going to a 1-drive soln for read and write to save a slot for something else. [I don't care about 48x read - infact I'd prefer a quieter and slower reader]
Main desire is "quality writing" for data. I'm even planning to run it "below max speed" to help out with quality burns.
Main concern on the TEAC is that its claimed to be noisy. And maybe it also vibrates [most vibrate when they are noisy] which could lead to write errors.
Neg: on the lite-on is reading no-perfect CDs is a problem. and maybe it does not last as long as the plex and teac.
neg: on plex [no gaming safe disc >2.5]
All of these drives are
within 30 bucks of each
other. So considering w/o regard to cost which would you get. It seems the 40x teac has the blood-line to give better 40x burns, but I don't care about "speed, rather quality" and would downshift to lower speeds.
Vibration free is highly desired.
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sorry that should have read
but I don't care about "speed" that effects "quality" and would probably downshift to lower speeds for important backups.
Thanks.
If you don't care about maximum speeds and you want a drive that's not too noisy I would say go for the Plextor PX-W2410A. If you want a drive that's fast, reliable and produces quality at every write speed go for the TEAC. It will however by noisier than the 24x writers of course.
The vibration of the TEAC drive is no more than 24x writers and 32x writers if you have properly attached the drive.
i gotta get a 2nd JoB to Keep up with you guyz!
-Peace & Love
Just bought Teac 24X. Should I have waited for 40X? Does CloneCD support both? Thanks.Can't wait to use these two products together as they both seem outstanding....
I think the Nero dl is buggy. I dl'd v5.5.7.2 for my 24X. Records OK but now get sys lockup when using the Wave Editor. Try uninstalling & reinstalling Nero 5.5, then dl 5.5.8.2 again. Good luck.
It didn't read copy-protected audio-cd's at all.I'll return the unit and go for the Plextor 40x instead.I have already returned on W540,because it started to return my cd's in small pieces.Crap!!Is TEAC CD-RW drive model CD-W540E provided with an digital/SPDIF output, besides normal analog one? On the left side of the analog audio output connector from the back panel is another one named "Strap S1". Is this connector for digital/SPDIF output? In the manual it says that S1 is "factory reserved"!? Anyone tried it?
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