SACD/DVD-A dead

[THE STUD]

Originally Posted by frenchglen

What? I never knew LOTR was issued on DVD-A! They just don't market these formats enough.

http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo....ber=WEADA49454

I can't believe my all-time favourite soundtrack is on DVD-A. BUT, the advanced resolution surround/stereo is only 24/48. Big disappointment. I bet you that's because they couldn't fit a 96KHz track on the DVD (not even in stereo). IMO this is one of the biggest reasons for a new BD-Audio format. That way you can fit all the lossy/low-res formats for compatibility with older/lower-end systems, and still fit the highest possible hi-res track.

yeah dude, I own both, the third and final will be released november. They do sound awesome, the best sounding soundtrack I've ever heard, and I have 50+. The reason they couldn't fit the higher 96 is because the disc has 4 total audio formats. DD stereo, DD surround, High res stereo, High res surround. That's why I said we need blu-Ray, is cause they can't fit the higher res on the DVD-A.

Anyways, they sound awesome, surround sound is a whole different experience when it comes to orchestras.