Another sign SACD is dying

Milpai..."Snobish"?? Actually it seems to me that some SACD audiophiles have a snobish attitude about DVDA, those pesky PCM discs that have so many non-audio features. It's a bit like the way vinyl guys look down their noses at digital.

Eldartford, if you find anyone bash a format - disregard that reply. It is the worst a true audio enthusiast can do.
To be honest with you - I really don't have in-depth technical knowledge about PCM or DSD. But the 2 bosses on either side of my head decide what they like. And if they like something, I better get it, rather than the brain deciding what to get - based on the technical write-ups or reviews. Ofcourse, there are occassions on where the 2 bosses and the reviews match.
Enjoy your music and take it easy.....

I think most SACD audiophiles have redbook too and quite a few of them have TT's as well, so I can't imagine why they would be snobs about what they listen to.

I have embraced the SACD format and am using a Marantz SA12-S1. I do think it sounds better than redbook, and I am pleased at the new titles that are coming out. Elusive Disc has 20 something pages of SACDs and it is increasing all the time. Many are classical but there is also Dire Straits and Roy Orbison and and Elton John and Patricia Barber and lots of jazz. My local Best Buy has decreased their SACD offerings (only local place to buy). I don't worry about the format's longevity. I will just buy all I can and enjoy long term. My 2-channel listening is not mainstream anyway. I also have cds but no LPs.
John Dean

I went into my local Circuit City store the other day and they had taken out the SACD demo that had been installed for quite awhile. I asked them about it and they said that SACD had "gone by the wayside" to repeat their exact words. I have only listened to it on mid-fi systems. I thought it sounded crisp and detailed, but maybe just a little bright. It made me want to listen to it with highend equipment to get a better feel for it.