Sony 2x CD-ROM Drive - CDU33A-C3

Early PC optical drive from 1994. 2x CD-ROM read speeds. Great for 486/Pentium, DOS-era retro PC projects.

Youtube video covering same drive (lots of good info on it): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKh0p3eBQnY

DOS Drivers can be found here at the following link. These drivers were used for my testing and are confirmed to work with this drive: https://archive.org/details/sonycdrom

Note: From before days of ATAPI interfaces, this drive requires a 34-pin custom controller. Works with Sound Blaster 16 Sony Interface or proprietary Sony interface card - controller/interface cards are NOT included in this auction. Please ensure you already have an appropriate controller card.

Excellent working condition! And happy to answer any questions about the drive

• Drive has been tested on a 486 DOS system using Sound Blaster 16 Sony Interface.

• Note: System & SB16 card NOT included in auction

• Drive appears to be in perfect working condition. Tested and successfully read both mastered CD-ROMs and CD-R.

• No observed mechanical issues with the drive.

• Drive & cables have been fully washed & cleaned.