What were your SACD impressions at NY show?

I though the Sony demo (XA777-Manley-Eggleston Andra) was poor. The multichannel didn't do much for me and I found the overall sound very disappointing.

On the other hand the Von Schweikert room with Spectron and the the 6 channel hard drive full DSD transfer was stunning,though too loud.If 6 channel were done that way all the time than I would seriously consider it.

Apologies if this question is off topic, but did anyone hear anything about Sony supposedly discontinuing their SCD-DVP-NS500V? Or was this some kind of rumor designed to stimulate sales?

Well Joe b, don't apologize but just go start your own thread, dude. Didn't yo mama teach you any manners about buttin' in? (hope you get your answer though) :-)

I was not convinced that SACD is superior to CD at the show and that was my primary motivation for going. However, I have to admit that the Joseph Audio demo made a convincing case for analog. After playing several great sounding cd and sacd tracks, they ended with a 1963 Duke Ellington recording on vinyl that was incredible. I am seriously considering adding an analog source to my system as a result.