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DADs an "interim" format??

I keep seeing statements in here to the effect that the current 24/96, DVD based music format(DAD)is an "interim" format. Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand it, DAD formated disks can still be played on DVD-Audio machines. DADs may not be the most efficient way of stuffing a 24/96 signal onto a DVD, but it works and there is nothing in the DVD-A spec that would preclude its use. Am I all wet here or what?
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khmuse
42 posts
 
You are basically correct. The term DAD is specific to Classic Records but none-the-less describes a class of DVDs; specifically, DVDs that contain LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) audio and that may or may not contain video (either stills or motion). All of these discs fit into the DVD-V category and are playable on every player made either in the past or in the future. All DVD-A players announced or even planned are actually DVD-A/V or DVD-U devices, having capabilities of playing all DVD-V and DVD-A compliant discs. As for the efficiency of "stuffing" the data onto the disc, LPCM is, at present, the only universal way of accomplishing the task. The only other high performance audio format MLP, has not been released in any of the products on the market, so MLP encoded material is, as of now, unusable. If one looks deeper, it can be seen that the DVD-V market is the largest and fastest growing aspect of modern optical disc storage devices. Keep in mind, all the new products which are now coming to market for automobiles are DVD-V devices. With the automotive dash opening representing one of the largest segments of music playback, it can easily be seen where a content provider must look to assure that he has a salable product and not a niche market one. Kevin Halverson
carl_eber
1,425 posts
 
Well stated, Kevin.
1953 OP
140 posts
 
Kevin, yeah, thanks. A very clear explanation. So, DVD-V based audio disks are NOT an "interim" format. Just one option of what may be many. I'm not all wet after all...just totally befuddled. If the technology and process exists,... WHY NOT USE IT!! I'm AMAZED that Chesky stopped releasing 24/96 disks. If the format is, and always will be, playable on all DVD based machines, what's the problem? Why the hesitation? Especially if the auto industry is adopting the DVD-V devices. One thing I've learned in the business world is that you must differentiate yourself (products, services, price...what ever you offer)from the competition in order to be successful. Here is a perfect opportunity to do just that. Most people now realize that they can use their DVD player as a CD player as well (although I still get the "I did'nt know that" look occasionally). If I were a major label (or even a minor label)and had the technology on hand, I'd jump on it! Can anybody explain this reluctance?
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