Another sign SACD is dying

I absolutely love SACD when I by chance buy one that has been recorded and produced with skill and emotion. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those I've purchased have disappointed me, especially since most of them cost at least $18. I'm not at all pleased by the limited and narrow choices (titles/genres) available to me, so I'm thankful that I'm pleased by how my player handles RedBk CDs. I do enjoy some classical music (though mostly violin and piano), as well as some classic jazz, but I'd love to buy some Charlie Hunter on SACD, as well as John Scofield, Kirk Whalum, and David Sánchez ... if the discs have been produced by people who care.

If the format is to gain wider appeal, some changes have to be made.

Robm321: You're on the mark. I still pursue SACD, but today it was pure RedBook. I've got a Shanling, and it seems to do well with RdBks ... at least I enjoy what I hear ... very much. Recently I had Wadia 301 and then a 302 ... and I didn't enjoy the what I was hearing. Okay players, I think, but something wasn't working.

Must admit, my Pass has been replaced with a tube integrated and my Linbrooks were replaced by SuperAbbys and one Bailey. I love these Cains! Open, huge, involving, "musical" ... music like it should be!

I love SACD when the recording is superlative, but I'm totally tired of paying higher prices for product that too often just doesn't rise to the occasion. When it's right, SACD is totally inspiring. When it isn't, I grumble about paying premium dollars for something that fails to thrill.