Dave got it right, the funny thing is that between the multi-channel and the stereo mastering of the SACD in some cases one version is preffered sonically over the other. You would think that since they were both JUST remastered they would be very similar this is not always the case.
This brings up another query I have about this subject, its clear that SACD is a niche market at best. Most of this niche market is two channel(I know I couldn't afford to do my system multi-channel!), how many audiophiles are using audiophile gear in a multi-channel SACD system? I know amany audiophiles and only know of one who uses high end multi-channel system with an SACD source. After all NOT all SACD's are multi-channel, so of the almost 2000 SACD's available it seems hardly worth the expense, hmmmmmmmm. I think I may have hi-jacked this thread if so I am sorry, this is just my rant for this fine day.
This brings up another query I have about this subject, its clear that SACD is a niche market at best. Most of this niche market is two channel(I know I couldn't afford to do my system multi-channel!), how many audiophiles are using audiophile gear in a multi-channel SACD system? I know amany audiophiles and only know of one who uses high end multi-channel system with an SACD source. After all NOT all SACD's are multi-channel, so of the almost 2000 SACD's available it seems hardly worth the expense, hmmmmmmmm. I think I may have hi-jacked this thread if so I am sorry, this is just my rant for this fine day.