I've heard DVDa many times and it does not approach the level SACD(DVDa always sounds dark and veiled to me). I'd be willing to bet if you heard Emm labs gear with SACD you would be singing a different tune. However this is not the time or place for this debate- which we all know is never ending. The last statement I will make on this subject here is that I own more SACD's then DVDa titles that are in available. The lines have been drawn long ago and clearly we are on the opposite side- we're all entitled to our opinions, enjoy what ever format floats your boat! :^)