Hi Effy
it is the CDRW itself that is "burnproof" not the software.
I've the same CPU, and with those moder burner, i never fail a CD. (max 5x)
You can't use the XSurf IDE port. (CDRW aren't supported).
If you can, buy a PowerFlyer FastATA, that supports PIO MODE 4.
Anyway i'm still using the A4000 internal IDE port with MakeCD as well. (in a PowerTower)
Ciao