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
ss5
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.
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.
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

There are others.