SACD -- Hybrid, Single layer, Stereo, Multi?


Is there a qualitative difference between Hybrid,
Single layer, and pure DSD SACD's?

Can a single layer multi-channel SACD also play in Stereo
SACD?

Can somebody give me a rundown on this?
rsbeck

Showing 2 responses by kr4

1. All SACDs have a stereo SACD track.
2. Multichannel SACDs add a multichannel track to the SACD stereo track.
3. Hybrid SACDs add a CD (redbook) layer to the SACD stereo track.
4. Hybrid multichannel SACDs add both to the SACD stereo track.

The quality of the SACD tracks on hybrid SACDs is not any different from that on non-hybrids.