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SACD-R

I have recently come across a few websites that have SACD downloads that can be Burned onto DVD-R and saved as an SACD-R. They sound INCREDIBLE!

Unfortunately, this has started me down a new path of component searching.

There are not many machines that play these discs, mostly newer BluRay players: Oppo, Marantz, DENON, Sony...

I have auditioned a Primare BD32 that has set the bar in my system for sound quality, but I do not need any of the Video or Multi-channel features of the unit, not do I really want to spend $6,000.

So, I am wondering if anyone else has gone down this road yet.

If so, is there an up-to-date list of compatible SACD-R players somewhere?

I am interested in knowing if the some of these models are compatible:
Marantz SA-8004
Yamaha CD-S1000
Pioneer Elite PD-D9MK2-K
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kijanki
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In order to create SACD-R you need to bypass strong copy protection and create pit-width modulation that player is looking for. AFAIK there is no hardware that can do that.
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onhwy61
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Please provide a link to one of these sites with the downloads.
elevick
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Paul McGowan was just writing on this in his posts in PS Audio. SACD is a rare animal and Sony has done everything in their power to protect it.
I do have & like SACD's. However, the effort you are talking about with SACD-R just isn't worth it. The cost to burn them is probably prohibative as well.
Since the format is stuck at 24/100, a really nice used player should sound as good as a newer unit. Save some money on the player and burning and spend it on buying discs.
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kr4
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List of SACD-R players: http://code.google.com/p/sacd-ripper/wiki/SACDRCompatiblePlayers

One way to burn them: http://code.google.com/p/sacd-ripper/wiki/SACDRCompatiblePlayers

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