HDCD VS SACD

Hi,
Whats the diff.in terms of sound between hdcd and sacd,which is the best for cd player to have?how good in 2 channel sterio?
thanks!

rey2020er02-14-2010 11:14pm

audioholik Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 90 posts 03-06-2010 at 11:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete SACD is a must, HDCD is optional.
byegolly Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 03-11-2010 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Checkout Joel Fan's West of the Son & World Keys, also Mike Garson's Jazz Hat. All three HDCD on Reference Recordings label. Of course if pop/rock music is your thing - never mind.
byegolly Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 03-11-2010 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That should read "West of the Sun"
byegolly Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 03-11-2010 at 05:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rwwear: Who pays 30.00 for an SACD disc? Lot's of baby boomers with less than ideal hearing.
spaninc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12 posts 03-18-2010 at 04:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe that who buys what is not an issue on this thread. The bottom line is as far as audio quality goes: CD HDCD-XRCD SACD SACD sound great no question about it. I usually purchase used ones on the web rangin from 7 to 19 U$. Riqe