SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel

SACD two channel is superior to redbook two channel.

You do not need multi-channel to enjoy SACD. I have had
multi-channel SACD players like the Sony SCD XA 777ES
and now I have the Emm Labs Dac6, but I listen to them in
two-channel and it sounds great. I'm not a fan of multi-channel
when I listen to music -- I use my 5.1 system for movies only.
The superiority of SACD comes through very clearly in two-channel.

Redbook CD is the format that came out in the early 80's. SACD is a different format which is much higher resolution, and actually sounds good. So it has little in common with redbook CD! CDs can be played in an SACD player, but SACDs cannot be played in a standard CDP.

"Two channel" is merely indicating that is was designed to be used only in a stereo mode.

Unless I missed the mark AGAIN this is what you were looking for, was I wrong?

Nrchy, thanks for the info, but I was referring more to the quality of the sound. Rsbeck is in the ballpark. My question, rephrased, is, all things being equal, what are the differences between 2 channel SACD and 2 channel redbook when it comes to the sound? Does the 2 channel SACD provide a better stereo reproduction than 2 channel redbook? In other words, you have two version of the same music; one on audiophile quality redbook and another on SACD and both are played in 2 channel. Will they sound the same or will one be superior to the other?

I have no interest at this time with a multi-channel setup; however, if SACD will deliver a better 2 channel experience than 2 channel redbook, I would like to go in that direction.

Matchstikman, the unswer is YES. Just like Nrchy said - the SACD has much higher resolution. The best way I can describe it as music sounds clearer and more defined.

Overall, I agree with others who have stated SACD is superior.

Of course, it also depends on the quality of the recordings. With that said, I believe that overall SACD playback generally has more warmth, depth, and a tad better resolution.

If I were to limit the improvements to one word, I would use the word 'richer'. As SACD playback seems to consistantly and distinctively have a 'richer' sound over redbook cd.

But you also have to ask, how much of the difference can be attributed to the SACD formatted recording and how much can be attributed to the component itself?

-IMO