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Differences in SACD channels

I noticed that when playing two channel SACDs through a
two channel system sounds better than playing a 5.1
channel SACD through a two channel system. HOWEVER, I just started collecting SACDs and my SACD player is not near top of the line(sony DVP-NS915V). Mind you that I only own one 5.1 SACD, I do not want to continue to purchase the 5.1 format if I cannot retrive the same information that the two channel contains.
Any Thoughts ?
surfgod

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eldartford
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Don't draw conclusions from one particular disc.

I do not know any reason why the stereo area of a multichannel SACD should be inferior. (The CD layer of a hybrid is another matter). Given that I have multichannel capability, the only reason for me to listen to the stereo program is curiosity, but they sound OK to me.

A SACD containing only two channels can obviously have more minutes of program than a multichannel disc.
eldartford
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Good point by Sogood51. You do need to select the stereo mode if you want to play a multichannel disc that way. If you don't do this you may be listening to only two of the five signals. Although the rear channels might be considered a minor loss (for many discs) the center front usually carries a lot of signal, and it's loss would be serious.
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