Are CD layers on Hybrid SACD's better than standard CD's? - Blu-ray Forum

Johnny Vinyl · 05-01-2011, 07:57 PM

I've been asked this question by some members, but I don't have a qualified answer. I suppose on some SACD's they are, and on others not, but that's purely conjecture on my part.

blu2 · 05-01-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I've been asked this question by some members, but I don't have a qualified answer. I suppose on some SACD's they are, and on others not, but that's purely conjecture on my part.

It's entirely dependent on the master used. Could be better, or worse than other masterings (or the same)

It's true for the SACD layer too. Some people may prefer a CD master of a recording to a given SACD mastering.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-02-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blu2

It's entirely dependent on the master used. Could be better, or worse than other masterings (or the same)

It's true for the SACD layer too. Some people may prefer a CD master of a recording to a given SACD mastering.

I should have been clearer I suppose with my question. Let me try again. Given the use of the identical master, would there be a difference?

BIslander · 05-02-2011, 06:40 AM

I believe the CD layer is Redbook - 44.1/16 - the same as a standard CD.

dobyblue · 05-02-2011, 02:58 PM

That's correct, there is no difference in the specifications of an SACD's CD layer and a regular CD. If the masterings are identical then playback will also be.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-02-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BIslander

I believe the CD layer is Redbook - 44.1/16 - the same as a standard CD.

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

That's correct, there is no difference in the specifications of an SACD's CD layer and a regular CD. If the masterings are identical then playback will also be.

I kinda figured that, but thanks for the confirmation guys! It's most appreciated!

Clark Kent · 05-09-2011, 02:34 AM

Often a hybrid SACD will contain a PCM downconversion from the DSD mastering for the CD layer. Sometimes the record labels just reuse an old standard CD mastering for the redbook layer. It really varies from disc to disc.

danfaz · 08-03-2011, 11:27 PM

Regarding hybrid SACDs, is the hi-rez layer on the bottom of the disc (opposite the label)?

Wondering if the SACD layer would be the first to get scratched...

Gremal · 08-03-2011, 11:32 PM

Yes, the outermost part is the CD layer.

05-01-2011, 07:57 PM	#1
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Are CD layers on Hybrid SACD's better than standard CD's? I've been asked this question by some members, but I don't have a qualified answer. I suppose on some SACD's they are, and on others not, but that's purely conjecture on my part.

08-03-2011, 11:27 PM	#8
danfaz Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Carson City, NV Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	How about Durability? Regarding hybrid SACDs, is the hi-rez layer on the bottom of the disc (opposite the label)? Wondering if the SACD layer would be the first to get scratched...

05-02-2011, 06:40 AM	#4
BIslander Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Bainbridge Island, WA	I believe the CD layer is Redbook - 44.1/16 - the same as a standard CD.

05-02-2011, 02:58 PM	#5
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	That's correct, there is no difference in the specifications of an SACD's CD layer and a regular CD. If the masterings are identical then playback will also be.

05-09-2011, 02:34 AM	#7
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Often a hybrid SACD will contain a PCM downconversion from the DSD mastering for the CD layer. Sometimes the record labels just reuse an old standard CD mastering for the redbook layer. It really varies from disc to disc.

08-03-2011, 11:32 PM	#9
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Yes, the outermost part is the CD layer.

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