If SACD format is going to be sucessful long term for the masses, a few things have to be accomplished and supported.
1) The recording labels should make all the SACDs hybrid format. This would allow anyone to start purchasing them.
2) Prices on the SACDs have to be in the $15 range.
3) The machines have to be priced below the magic price point of $399 (just like DVD machines and there success story).
4) Wider distribution of outlets means, more backing of recording labels = more titles. It's a numbers game.And the Sonys & Philips of the world care about one thing and that's moving a whole lot of boxes.
5) Forget about DVD audio. SACD is superior when it comes to sound. DVD should should stay within forum there best at and that's video.
(This is what I see looking in from outside and just an opinion).
1) The recording labels should make all the SACDs hybrid format. This would allow anyone to start purchasing them.
2) Prices on the SACDs have to be in the $15 range.
3) The machines have to be priced below the magic price point of $399 (just like DVD machines and there success story).
4) Wider distribution of outlets means, more backing of recording labels = more titles. It's a numbers game.And the Sonys & Philips of the world care about one thing and that's moving a whole lot of boxes.
5) Forget about DVD audio. SACD is superior when it comes to sound. DVD should should stay within forum there best at and that's video.
(This is what I see looking in from outside and just an opinion).