Another sign SACD is dying

>>So, I guess your point is that SACD's will be available for a long time?<<

LOL but yes they may be around for a long time but not as the format of choice.
Longevity is no indicator of superior performance. If that were the case my 69 Olds 442 would kick a new Mustang GT's butt in the 1/4 mile. Guess what? Not!!
The popularity of 8 tracks, beta and all of the other outdated formats (including SACD soon) is based primarily on nostalgia. Many folks find comfort in the past. I hope that helps you understand better.

Jaybo/Stanhifi, I don't think SACD will die soon. I can clearly remember how Panasonic's DCC died. MD is not much in the US market, but is going strong elsewhere. And if you look at SACD, then more and more albums are getting released. Also, there are a number of SACD players that are being released. Maybe the target audience is less, but it is not a sign of dying. I understand your point on how the industry works. I hope (I said "hope"..don't miss that) that they press hybrid SACDs and sell them at regular CD price.
We all should be focusing on topics of promoting how good and beneficial SACD is rather than how soon it is going to die. I liked this format so much that instead of buying a universal player, I purchased a SACD only player.

i work for a record label. trust me, its as good as gone. the hi end manufactureres have ignored the pull-back and continued to court the consumer

>>We all should be focusing on topics of promoting how good and beneficial SACD is<<

"We" should? Why? Are "we" in the trade?

>>Maybe the target audience is less, but it is not a sign of dying.<<

???????? Really?

>>I liked this format so much that instead of buying a universal player, I purchased a SACD only player.<<

Tons of folks liked Beta too and we all know that history.

"We" are the knowlegeable audio enthusiast or audiophiles."We" are not pessimists. If you can educate the non-audio enthusiasts (like your friends, cousins, etc), it makes a lot of sense. People really don't know about this hobby. But when they listen to good audio, you have a chance to invoke their interest. I have converted atleast 3 friends to audio enthusiasts who now own and enjoy hi-fi.
BTW, Beta only did Beta. SACD players can do both SACD and RBCD :-)