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SACD a 5.1 medium?

I'm a two-channel dinosaur, and I wonder if SACD has promise for two-channel, or if it's intrinsically a 5.1/7.1/etc. medium. Most of the SACD discs I've seen are labelled "5.1." Do you need a 5.1 setup to get the good sound? If you ran a 5.1 SACD disc through a two-channel setup, will it sound any better than plain-old redbook?

Jeff
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kr4
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All SACDs have a stereo track. Most are superior to their CD equivalents although that is dependant on the specifics of mastering.
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Sure but why would you? I repeat: All SACDs have a stereo track. That means that on a MCH SACD, you would play the stereo track if you do not have a MCH system.

Besides, who needs a stereo master remixed into 5.1 fictitious channels?
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Use google to find the technical differences. Subjective comments can also be found although you may get some right here.
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