Thanks for the quick reply SFBP
Actually Pro from Dover is a way of saying "expert" not a location but a frame of mind.
Being as "newbie" as you can get, not so sure what you refer to when you say "does the machine read disks that were previously good"
But as you say "you have documented extensively" it seems to confirm that I am not doing anything unconsciously to screw up the recording or writing to disk. Any hints or threads I should go to to enlighten myself?
Sounds like your saying that it's a mechanical error. A bummer to be sure if that's the case.
Thanks again SFBP