> My only problem are when an operation on the unit fails, the > /dev/cd0 device disappears, and a mknod to recreate the device > doesn't work either.Good. It has devfs. Could you try to read simple CD. It will remake tracks. (As root, I think. Cdcontrol.)> The most recent causes have been using cdda2wav.For me didn't work for long time. Just an idea. What if you remove ata cd from kernel? Should work well as scsi via atapicam. Best regards ZK