HDCD VS SACD

Hi,
Whats the diff.in terms of sound between hdcd and sacd,which is the best for cd player to have?how good in 2 channel sterio?
thanks!

rey2020er02-14-2010 11:14pm

rod1957 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 35 posts 02-15-2010 at 01:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't comment on SACD, but I do own a Rotel CD player with HDCD capability and several HDCD encoded CD's. Let me be blunt, whenever I seriously look for CD's to purchase, HDCD encoding is the closer for me. If you like vinyl, you'll love HDCD discs.
rod1957 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 35 posts 02-15-2010 at 04:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fafafion, I personally prefer the pain of the dcs CD playback as opposed to the pain and suffering of losing my retirement account. You forgot to mention all the full range speakers needed for true SACD playback as well as the cost involved.