Is SACD here to stay?

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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited December 2008
    I've had a SACD player since 2001. I've had the same 3 SACDs for that long. When I rebuilt my system a couple months ago I bought about 20 new titles. I've barely had a chance to check them out but I do like the Globe Sessions/Crow and a James Taylor title.
    Still, I'm thinking that I'll get more enjoyment if I put all my speaker budget in just a stereo pair.
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    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2008
    My first sacd arrived today and there was a very noticeable difference over a regular cd. From what I heard, 2 channel sacd sounded great. I will purchase more titles soon.
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2008
    I only have one SACD, the Dark Side of the Moon hybrid. Currently I don't have an SACD player, but it is on the list for one of my next purchases. There are a ton of titles that you can get for it. I don't think SACD is ever going to push CD's out of the market, but it'll be here to stay for me. I've got my eye on the Bob Dylan 16 disc hybrid SACD box set...I'll probably end up getting it before I even get a player though.

    What's a good player in the 250-400 dollar range? I've been looking at the Onkyo DV-SP506...Seems like a nice one to me. It's also a 1080p upscaling DVD player as well. Is this a good one? Is there something in the same price category that's highly recommended?
    The nirvana inducer-
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    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
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    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2008
    Hmmm....somehow I have the jewel case version

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    On the way....Genesis' "We Can't Dance" SACD + NTSC DVD
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2008
    Just crunched some numbers at sa-cd.net....

    Despite the current worldwide economic situation, it's entirely possible to have over 600 new SACD released in 2008. As of this post, there were 595 new SACD releases added to sa-cd.net for 2008. With 2 weeks left in the year, it is entirely possible to achieve the "600" number.

    For the record, the following was the total for each of the years....

    2004 - 891 (excluding January 2004)
    2005 - 806
    2006 - 757
    2007 - 517 (as of 9/20/07)

    The total for 2007 was approximately 744.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2008
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Just crunched some numbers at sa-cd.net....

    Despite the current worldwide economic situation, it's entirely possible to have over 600 new SACD released in 2008. As of this post, there were 595 new SACD releases added to sa-cd.net for 2008. With 2 weeks left in the year, it is entirely possible to achieve the "600" number.

    For the record, the following was the total for each of the years....

    2004 - 891 (excluding January 2004)
    2005 - 806
    2006 - 757
    2007 - 517 (as of 9/20/07)

    The total for 2007 was approximately 744.

    Well hopefully they'll get to crankin some more out then and they can make 600 this year. I love the SACD format...even though I don't have a player yet, though I will soon. I don't wanna see them go anywhere.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2008
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Well hopefully they'll get to crankin some more out then and they can make 600 this year. I love the SACD format...even though I don't have a player yet, though I will soon. I don't wanna see them go anywhere.

    The total at sa-cd.net, as of this post, stands at 5,599 titles. 600 new titles for 2008 is basically achieved. Don't forget that sa-cd.net doesn't list every SACD released, therefore the total number of SACD titles released are more than what's indicated at the site.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Let's see, some of the albums I've heard are good in SACD MC are DSOTM, Tommy (The Who) and Beck - Sea Change. I'm sure there's more that would sound good , I just haven't had much chance to do any serious listening yet. Oh and I havn't found 'Sea Change' at a reasonable price yet, but after hearing the reg CD version, I can only imagine.

    In DVD-A I've read that the Beatles 'Love' album is pretty good as well.

    Oh yeah- I forgot to add another awesome must-have Multi Channel disc:
    Dire Straits -- Brothers In Arms - 20th Anniversary Edition in SACD Also avail in DVD-A.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2008
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    ...
    What's a good player in the 250-400 dollar range? I've been looking at the Onkyo DV-SP506...Seems like a nice one to me. It's also a 1080p upscaling DVD player as well. Is this a good one? Is there something in the same price category that's highly recommended?

    There's lots of talk about the upcoming Oppo Blu-Ray player, which will also have SACD support.
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    ... for me. I've got my eye on the Bob Dylan 16 disc hybrid SACD box set...I'll probably end up getting it before I even get a player though.
    ...

    FYI, I know its not a set and is likley included but...
    Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks (in SACD) is on sale right now for $9.77 at Vann's

    Or get the whole set at DeepDiscount right now for $200 free s/h
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    FYI, I know its not a set and is likley included but...
    Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks (in SACD) is on sale right now for $9.77 at Vann's

    Or get the whole set at DeepDiscount right now for $200 free s/h

    The SACDs of Bob Dylan, like all other SACDs from US Sony, should be considered out-of-print. If you're interested in a US Sony title, get it before it's gone or go up in price.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,437
    edited December 2008
    I am not sure if this is a good sign for the future of SACD but I just picked up a new (cut-out) copy of Nora Jones "Come Away With Me" for only $9 in a new/used CD shop. The redbook CD version was $8 used.

    I haven't had a chance to listen on my SACD player but I notice a big difference in SQ in my car CD player.
    Stan

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    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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