sacd question

movieguy
movieguy Posts: 64
edited May 2004 in 2 Channel Audio
why can't i play a sacd format cd in a standard dvd or cd player , do i need another player just to play these cd's or do some dvd players have the ability to play them?
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by movieguy
    why can't i play a sacd format cd in a standard dvd or cd player , do i need another player just to play these cd's or do some dvd players have the ability to play them?
    There are several players out there that play multiple formats. The Pioneer DVD 563A is a good inexpensive solution, will play SACD, DVD-A, and other formats...

    I've got that player, and it works great when you get it setup...
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  • movieguy
    movieguy Posts: 64
    edited May 2004
    thanks plkamaniac, my phillips my even play them , i haven't tried , it plays everything else dvd+-r , kodack picture disc's etc . someone told me i would need a seperate player for sacd's . i'll read the players manual and check it out.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by movieguy
    thanks plkamaniac, my phillips my even play them , i haven't tried , it plays everything else dvd+-r , kodack picture disc's etc . someone told me i would need a seperate player for sacd's . i'll read the players manual and check it out.
    Which Phillips do you have?
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