SACD Software Question

Lokie, that's a misconception that I've heard posted before - Kr4 is correct. Note that there have also been dual layer non-hybrid SACDs produced, to make things even more complex, but we don't see these any more.

There used to be some great pictures on Disctronics UK, but I went to find them for you and got pushed to Deluxe Media, who bought them some time back; and their web site for Disctronics is broken.

Regards,

AFAIK, the 2channel DSD and the multichannel DSD are different tracks on the same layer.

Kal

I would add that there is also another layer on SACD's. That is a two channel only layer. So, with a hybrid SACD there would be three total layers; multi channel SACD (3 to 5 ch), 2 channel SACD, and redbook CD.

No. The ones that do will be labeled hybrid.

Dennis,
No.
Some are SACD only and will only play in a SACD player.
Some are "hybrid" and have the SACD part as well as the redbook part.
If new, they are usually marked as to what they are.
Good Luck!
John