Another sign SACD is dying

Smw30yahoocom, a lot depends on the entire system. Also it depends on the recording of the SACD itself. I have not yet come across a SACD that is too bright for my taste. I have noticed that SACDs that are PCM converted are a bit more brighter than purely DSD. But nonethless they are thoroughly enjoyable.
Eldartford, BB and CC are not about this hobby we love so much - they are into selling mass produced products. I did not get your point about real world. If you are refering to costs - you really don't need $2000 speaker wired to get into this hobby. Check out my system. I can bet you it is way better than the premium DVD based systems available at BB or CC. And less expensive at sound per dollar. My system is not an all-rounder - no DVD - but that is not what my hobby is about :-)

Eldartford, Judging from the system below (yours) you clearly frequent Curciut City for your audio advice. To each their own, to each their own. Now as a self discribed "sucker for spacial..." perhaps you would like some advice on...

Denon 2900 with Underwood mod
Rotel 1066 PrePro
Ashley electronic crossover
3 CarverPro ZR1600 power amps biamped for front speakers
3 Magneplanar MG1.6
3 multidriver custom subwoofer systems
Behringer DEQ2496 Equalizer

Now then, yes I may be a snob in your view.

I was just joking around, You are correct, the mass market is Circuit City, and you are well above that. Sorry if you took offence, just a little fun...

Milpai...Of course BB and CC are in to selling mass produced products at low cost. That's how you make money in the real world, so that you can afford to buy exotic audio equipment, sports cars, motor boats, airplanes, etc.

Jadem6...The only audio piece I ever bought at Best Buy is a Panasonic SA-XR70, and it is one heck of a good item for my TV/HT rig. With the right speakers it really could be a primary audio system.

I don't know how you got details of my system, but you are mostly right. You forgot my Sony PSX-800 TT, with servoed linear tracking biotracing arm, probably the most high tech item in my house and a superb performer although not "certified" audiophile gear. (It cost almost a grand back in 1980). Also my PS Audio outboard preamp, one of the first to use passive (no feedback) RIAA equalization.
Also there are the rear channels, a second DEQ2496, Kenwood LO7M power amps, and Madisound Odin speakers. Also the Maggies are retrofitted with upscale passive crossovers.

Take offence? I don't do that.

Happy New Year!