SACD

2 месяца назад

A person in Nova Scotia is considering buying a SACD player but is concerned about the sound quality compared to their current setup. They play SACD ISOs from a NAS through a DAC and are impressed with the sound. The speaker explains that most SACD players cannot output the DSD layer to a DAC, which is why the person is enjoying their current setup. They recommend looking for a used SACD player that can extract the DSD layer.

4 месяца назад

A viewer asks about using an older SACD player as a transport or buying a new one. The video's host discusses the pros and cons of each option, considering the viewer's budget and the desire to play both the DSD and Redbook layers of SACDs. The host suggests a solution that allows the viewer to enjoy both layers without sacrificing sound quality.

4 года назад

The video discusses the Super Audio CD (SACD) format, released in the late 1990s by Sony and Philips. The speaker expresses frustration with the format's limitations, particularly its inability to output a digital stream, which prevents them from listening to their SACDs through high-end audio equipment. They highlight the irony of having expensive audio equipment that cannot play a specific format.

4 года назад

The video addresses the question of whether a high-end SACD player is worth buying. The speaker explains that the quality of the sound depends on how the data is retrieved and outputted, not just how it's stored. They argue that a good server can output data as well as a high-end SACD player, but ultimately it depends on individual needs and budget.

5 лет назад

This video explains the difference between SACD and DSD, two audio formats. The speaker explains that DSD is a higher-quality format than traditional CD audio, and that SACD is a disc format that uses DSD. The speaker also discusses the history of these formats and their advantages and disadvantages.

6 лет назад

This video explores the current state of audio formats like SACD, DSD, and MQA. The host discusses the lack of widespread adoption of these formats, despite their potential benefits, and questions why some formats, like MQA, are only available on specific streaming services. The video also touches on the confusion surrounding these formats and their impact on the music industry.