I downloaded XLD, but unless I’m not understanding how to use it I still have to rip the CD via my LG unit first to then use the XLD app - correct? But in instances where the CD gets ejected during the rip, then I’m still stuck.
I saw a drive at OWC that looks similar to yours:
16X OWC Mercury Pro Super-Multi Blu-ray/DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC & BDXL Support. With regard to their return policy, I was told I could get a refund if I buy one and find I’m not satisfied, so I’m mulling it over.
In the meantime what I’ve been doing is ripping my CDs on my HP laptop which handles anything I throw at it and transfer them to my iMac on a flash drive.