So what is SA-CD, anyway? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu boy · 01-31-2008, 02:42 AM

so what is an SACD i know it stands for super audio compact disc. but why didnt it replace the CD. what is the main differences. do they still make them. where do you get them. what is an audio dvd or something like that. the main reason i was wondering is because i have the 60 gb ps3 so i was curious. another reason is was there like a format war between SACDs and Audio DVDs and did they fail. because i dont want the same thing to happen to blu ray or is it a completely different story. i really dont know much about them.

JasonR · 01-31-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu boy

so what is an SACD i know it stands for super audio compact disc. but why didnt it replace the CD. what is the main differences. do they still make them. where do you get them. what is an audio dvd or something like that. the main reason i was wondering is because i have the 60 gb ps3 so i was curious. another reason is was there like a format war between SACDs and Audio DVDs and did they fail. because i dont want the same thing to happen to blu ray or is it a completely different story. i really dont know much about them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Audio_CD

Not the same fight as HDM, IMO.

Blu boy · 01-31-2008, 02:50 AM

so did sacd or dvd-a win and why didnt they replace cd. can the ps3 play dvd-a

buckshot · 01-31-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu boy

so did sacd or dvd-a win and why didn't they replace cd. can the ps3 play dvd-a

no but it can play this odd little format called dualdisc. its a cd on one side and a dvd that plays multichannel surround on the other. but its not the same as dvd-a. also the ps3 allegedly can play dts-cds if you have the audio settings set perfectly.

JasonR · 01-31-2008, 03:03 AM

I think the reason it didn't replace cds is, who needs 5.1 surround audio in a car. I think travel is how most audio is played, while I have some DVD-A's and SACD's I can say say I don't need it in my vehicle...

Also, MP3s...

irfoton · 01-31-2008, 03:19 AM

SACD and DVD-A died for a multitude of reasons. First was the format battle. Second was the cost was higher than CDs. Third, not much content was released to catch the imagination of the masses. Fourth, iPods and transportable music was more important to the current generation than higher resolution surround sound. It's a shame because if you've heard the difference between regular CDs and SACD or DVD-A, you'd want all your music in high resolution. The Elton John series and Pink Floyd DSOTM are killer productions.

Sigh....

moviefan · 01-31-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

I think the reason it didn't replace cds is, who needs 5.1 surround audio in a car. I think travel is how most audio is played, while I have some DVD-A's and SACD's I can say say I don't need it in my vehicle...

Also, MP3s...

True, but many SACDs are Hybrid, so you can have the CD track in the car, and SACD at home. Anyone who has heard SACD on a good 5.1 system knows how much difference there is.

jhawkjd · 01-31-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

I think the reason it didn't replace cds is, who needs 5.1 surround audio in a car. I think travel is how most audio is played, while I have some DVD-A's and SACD's I can say say I don't need it in my vehicle...

Also, MP3s...

The Acura TL has had 5.1 surround since the 2004 model (DVD-A only which is unfortunate) In a Yugo, it would be wasted. But in the TL its outstanding. If only they would include a player that would play SACD-Multi. The DVD-A format is lacking because the releases have poor mixing. Most sound like the old Quadraphonic sound of the early 70s. Now if they would include an SD slot and play MP3s in the new multichannel format spec'd for MP3s... I'd love be be able to pop my music on an SD card and play it in my phone or in my car. (Could do it at home too, but why not go for the HIGH quality source.)

buckshot · 01-31-2008, 02:48 AM

check out this thread for some good titles on sacd

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=25046

also these sites are great

www.sa-cd.net
www.ps3sacd.com

up the multichannel

rubberghost · 06-24-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu boy

so what is an SACD i know it stands for super audio compact disc. but why didnt it replace the CD. what is the main differences. do they still make them. where do you get them. what is an audio dvd or something like that. the main reason i was wondering is because i have the 60 gb ps3 so i was curious. another reason is was there like a format war between SACDs and Audio DVDs and did they fail. because i dont want the same thing to happen to blu ray or is it a completely different story. i really dont know much about them.

wikipedia.

dobyblue · 06-24-2008, 07:19 PM

Yeah that's helpful.
My niece can edit wikipedia.
There's been plenty helpful discussion here, mind explaining how posting "wikipedia" helps at all?

JasonR · 06-24-2008, 07:29 PM

Does anyone know if the S300 has SACD support? I have only heard DVD-A, never an SACD and I would like to hear one.

dobyblue · 06-24-2008, 08:19 PM

No I'm afraid the S300 does not support SACD.
Oppo have an excellent SACD/DVD-Audio player, the 980H, which is only $169.

JasonR · 06-24-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

No I'm afraid the S300 does not support SACD.
Oppo have an excellent SACD/DVD-Audio player, the 980H, which is only $169.

I plan on upgrading Blu-Ray players later in the year anyway, is there any that do support it? I was thinking about the Sony 350, I want bitstream capabilities as well.

01-31-2008, 02:42 AM	#1
Blu boy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois, USA PSNetwork ID: bigredsc Blu-ray collection:20	So what is SA-CD, anyway? so what is an SACD i know it stands for super audio compact disc. but why didnt it replace the CD. what is the main differences. do they still make them. where do you get them. what is an audio dvd or something like that. the main reason i was wondering is because i have the 60 gb ps3 so i was curious. another reason is was there like a format war between SACDs and Audio DVDs and did they fail. because i dont want the same thing to happen to blu ray or is it a completely different story. i really dont know much about them.

01-31-2008, 03:03 AM	#5
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I think the reason it didn't replace cds is, who needs 5.1 surround audio in a car. I think travel is how most audio is played, while I have some DVD-A's and SACD's I can say say I don't need it in my vehicle... Also, MP3s... Last edited by JasonR; 01-31-2008 at 03:21 AM.

01-31-2008, 02:50 AM	#3
Blu boy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois, USA PSNetwork ID: bigredsc Blu-ray collection:20	so did sacd or dvd-a win and why didnt they replace cd. can the ps3 play dvd-a

01-31-2008, 03:19 AM	#6
irfoton Member Member since:Aug 2007	SACD and DVD-A died for a multitude of reasons. First was the format battle. Second was the cost was higher than CDs. Third, not much content was released to catch the imagination of the masses. Fourth, iPods and transportable music was more important to the current generation than higher resolution surround sound. It's a shame because if you've heard the difference between regular CDs and SACD or DVD-A, you'd want all your music in high resolution. The Elton John series and Pink Floyd DSOTM are killer productions. Sigh....

01-31-2008, 02:48 AM	#9
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	check out this thread for some good titles on sacd https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=25046 also these sites are great www.sa-cd.net www.ps3sacd.com up the multichannel

06-24-2008, 07:19 PM	#11
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	Yeah that's helpful. My niece can edit wikipedia. There's been plenty helpful discussion here, mind explaining how posting "wikipedia" helps at all?

06-24-2008, 07:29 PM	#12
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Does anyone know if the S300 has SACD support? I have only heard DVD-A, never an SACD and I would like to hear one.

06-24-2008, 08:19 PM	#13
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	No I'm afraid the S300 does not support SACD. Oppo have an excellent SACD/DVD-Audio player, the 980H, which is only $169.

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