Confused about DVD-A


I'm a vinyl guy from way back when and I had a LOT of trouble getting into CD's. Now they say CD's are going the way of the dinosaur to be replaced by DVD-A and SACD.

So... here is my list of questions:
-Other than vinyl, which format swings best?
-What kind of player plays DVD-A's?
-Do you need to go to a surround approach to participate in DVD-A and SACD? I use the conventional 2-channel approach and have zero plans to change.

Thanx for the feedback and help.
lindisfarne

Showing 1 response by jb7272

Well I have a DVD/DVD-A player and have to say that on the sound of the two discs that I bought I would say that with the cost of these discs and the difference in performance ( ERIC JOHNSON DVD-A DISC MOST EXCELLENT SOUND but the FOREIGNER 4 disc somewhat disappointing) that it is probably not worth it yet but promising new format !
However in Stereophile April issue article about Musical Fidelity A324 DAC stated that their new DAC makes a standard cd almost as good as a SONY SACD then I would have to say that cd is not dead and with only a handful of DVD-A , SACDs that cd will be with us a lot longer!!!!!