[Nico]

Hello all!

Can 2-channel SACD players read multichannel SACDs like the Midori's Mozart SACD?
I read a few messages on this forum that said that new multichannel SACDs have a 2-channel layer so it's fully compatible with stereo SACD players. Is this true?

Also, do Telarc SACDs have 3 different layers (CD, stereo SACD, surround SACD)?

Thanks!!

 

[Bob]

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Originally posted by Nico Hello all! Can 2-channel SACD players read multichannel SACDs like the Midori's Mozart SACD? I read a few messages on this forum that said that new multichannel SACDs have a 2-channel layer so it's fully compatible with stereo SACD players. Is this true? Also, do Telarc SACDs have 3 different layers (CD, stereo SACD, surround SACD)? Thanks!!

I actually have been wondering this myself. I have not had a chance to do any research though. Does anyone know the answer off the top of their head?

Thanks!

 

[ponzio]

Q: Will SACDs play back on my portable CD player or car CD player?
A: Hybrid SACDs will. They include both a high-density SACD layer and a standard-density CD layer, for playback compatibility with the over 700 million CD players worldwide. And remember, audio CDs will play back on SACD players.


Q: When multi-channel SACDs are available, will they play on the SCD-1 and SCD-777ES?
A: Absolutely. Multi-channel SACDs will also include a separate 2-channel version of the same music. Two-channel listeners will hear the stereo mix-down exactly as the artists and producers intended.


From: Sony's Web site

http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer...faqs-faqs.html

 

[Nico]

Thanks Ponzio!