Another sign SACD is dying

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 :-)

Stanhifi this is not even a good comparison to the
beta you are talking about,I agree with Milpai, if
He likes SACD and enjoy it, why not support it?
Stan do you like SACD or do you even have a good
SACD player to listen,how good is SACD is? I am just
asking,because your system is not posted yet.Have
you been to MusicDirect and see How many SACD
they are selling?If you go there,your opinion will
change.I dont mean to often you really? I enjoy some
of your post though, I just happen to agree with Milpai.