Which DACs do SACD decoding?

I am pretty sure if you want SACD then you need a dedicated player for the format. SACD uses Direct Stream Digital which I do not think can be passed via digital output...The processing has to be done within the unit. However, I may be wrong...someone please correct me!

Herve1,

It's not just the DAC that needs to be replaced if you
want SACD. The data format on SACD discs - "DSD" - is
different than the data format on regular "Redbook" CDs.

You need a player that knows how to read the new format.

Dr. Gregory Greenman

Unless you have an SACD player to decode the info on the disc, the dac will do nothing for you.

Dr R. C. Brockhaus