I have an Alesis Masterlink that I have used for years as a mixdown machine
for audio files made in my my Digital Performer Mac system. Usually I mix
everything down to the Masterlink and store it as a 24-bit file in the
Alesis format, which I then give to mastering houses, practically all of
which have the Masterlink machine. I also mix down to 16-bit files, using
my Waves plug-ins, for stuff that I master myself.

Question: My Masterlink is apparently on its last legs (hard drive
crashing, lots of weird messages, etc.) Before I repair/replace it, I am
inquiring into the storage/transfer/mixdown preferences for the pros out
there in the DAW market. I suppose I could do everything internally within
my Mac G5. Are there external machines (CD burners/drives, etc.) that
people use that have proven to be reliable and of high quality? Any
suggestions would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Roger