A new software called "CD-Master Clone" promises to make perfect backups of your CDs. There are already other big players in that area but here is what the BHV Software Group promises...

"...Many CDs cannot be duplicated with conventional CDR software. CD-Master clone writes in the RAW mode, which the total check of the written data permitted and genuine 1:1 create copies of your CDs. With the correct equipment CD master clone can make executable copies independently of the CD, whether these CDs possess a copy protection or not. The trick thereby: A method of the copy protection is for example a defective sector on CD normal copying programs fails because of it and gives the copying process up. CD-Master Clone not - the program produces simply on the dupe in the same place a defective sector..."

The software is expected to cost around $33.