"Arny Krueger" wrote in message
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"Michael" wrote in message
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I'm looking to get a new CD-player and can't decide on
whether to get a SACD unit or DVD-a compatible one?

Why not get a player that is compatible with all of the above? Heck, even
I have one!

My thinking is:

1. SACD will play CD's and that would be great for
computer burned CD's, but is the format short lived?

IMO SACD is already dead as a mainstream audio media format.

Unless you are interested in classical music, where it is becoming the
dominant medium for new releases.

And only if you live in the US. SACD is doing much better in Europe and in
Asia.



2. DVD-a is highest quality, but who makes DVD'a Cd's,
and I won't be able to burn my own CD's.

You can make DVD-A's with a PC with the right software and a regular DVD
burner.

And about $3 grand of recording gear. Because other than a smattering of
pop, there is precious little DVD-A out there. And now with DualDisk, the
"DVD-A" that is being released has been dumbed dow to 48/24, not 96/24 or
192/24.