All my prices are in the very first post.
New (Canada Only) Multiple Drives available ASUS BW-16D1HT - LG WH16NS40 - LG WP50NB40 - LG BP60NB10 - Pioneer BDR-UD03
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Bump for Option 4 getting a couple units in.
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Bump for LG WH16NS40 being back in stock
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A couple of questions...
1. just wondering if any these modded drives will still allow me to simply play/read dvd, bluray and 4k discs or are they just dedicated to ripping?
2. Are any of these drives able to play/rip region-locked discs, specifically Region B Bluray??
Sorry if these are dumb questions. im interested in getting one of these drive and wanted to confirm before i do.
Thanks!
1. just wondering if any these modded drives will still allow me to simply play/read dvd, bluray and 4k discs or are they just dedicated to ripping?
2. Are any of these drives able to play/rip region-locked discs, specifically Region B Bluray??
Sorry if these are dumb questions. im interested in getting one of these drive and wanted to confirm before i do.
Thanks!
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Hi, I'd like to purchase the option 1 Vantec Pioneer player, how would I go about doing that?
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Bump for option 5 update news.
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I just want add my name to the list of happy buyers from Bluntman. I bought an ASUS BW-16D1HT from him last month and it safely made the journey clear across Canada from the west coast to the east coast and it works like a charm!
ASUS BW-16D1HT
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Glad to be of service. Always happy to expand my fellow Canadian's ability to backup their purchased media! A few Option 5 remain!
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I just want to echo the above comments describing the quick responses from Bluntman and the quality of the drives. He was patient with me as I worked through some issues with getting payment through. He also was willing to arrange local pickup with a family member that was going to be visiting me a few days later. If you are looking for a drive in Canada, I would highly recommend reaching out while he still has drives.
Once the drive was in my hands it flawlessly copied a uhd HDR movie with zero issues.
Once the drive was in my hands it flawlessly copied a uhd HDR movie with zero issues.
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Always happy to be of service. Glad it's going so well for you. I am always here for my fellow Canucks!cord0g wrote: ↑Mon Aug 11, 2025 3:39 pmI just want to echo the above comments describing the quick responses from Bluntman and the quality of the drives. He was patient with me as I worked through some issues with getting payment through. He also was willing to arrange local pickup with a family member that was going to be visiting me a few days later. If you are looking for a drive in Canada, I would highly recommend reaching out while he still has drives.
Once the drive was in my hands it flawlessly copied a uhd HDR movie with zero issues.
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Hi,
I've sent a pm and an email. I'd like an alternative to my LG
Thank you
I've sent a pm and an email. I'd like an alternative to my LG
Thank you
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I have a Verbatim (PIONEER) BDR-UD03 and am looking to flash, it's on firmware 1.14.
I have posted in another thread, and also just made a standalone post (hasn't yet been approved) but if they aren't responded to, I just need the patched firmware (I can install it myself). I am also in Canada (GTA), if you want context why I posted here. I can comment back here if I hear nothing on the other requests I made, if you can help.
Thanks
I have posted in another thread, and also just made a standalone post (hasn't yet been approved) but if they aren't responded to, I just need the patched firmware (I can install it myself). I am also in Canada (GTA), if you want context why I posted here. I can comment back here if I hear nothing on the other requests I made, if you can help.
Thanks

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I was going to PM this question but it appears my account is to new, have you tested any of these drives with audio discs and can comment on performance?
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All optical drives work with CD/DVD discs. I've never seen or heard of any model that doesn't. The most expensive Pioneer BDR-S13 models are the best at CD ripping but pretty much any drive will still do a good job.
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Yeah I've always assumed that but I've gotten conflicting opinions on that but as was answered in a thread I posted here anything with a red laser should work just figured I ask just in case he had.MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 10:56 pmAll optical drives work with CD/DVD discs. I've never seen or heard of any model that doesn't. The most expensive Pioneer BDR-S13 models are the best at CD ripping but pretty much any drive will still do a good job.