PhilMays Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 I now have a universal player. I cannot decide which format I like better. I think I may have a tendency to like DVD-A better. However the Dark Side of the Moon is excellent in SACD. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted December 2, 2003 Author Share Posted December 2, 2003 No opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 SACD,I have two SACD players. ...and not much SACD's for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 i am on my 2nd dvd/sacd changer, i sold bclarke my original. the sony dvpnc685v has p.scan. and improved bass management. technically, sacd is a superior format to dvd-a as dsd(DirectStreamDigital)is the MOST TRUE-TO-ORIGINAL digital recording method developed, and the only digital recording format that does NOT use PCM (PulseCodeModulation) jmo- avman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I don't think there is a nickel's worth of difference, sound quality-wise, but there are some aspects where one format or the other has the edge. It seems SACD's are often cheaper, which is a big plus to me. But DVD-A's linear PCM system seems to be more compatible with the dsp used in receivers and pre-pro's. On the other hand, I like the fact that SACD was designed as a ~music~ format from the get-go - you don't need to have a video display just to navigate the disc! Also, I don't appreciate the taller jewel box many DVD-A's come in. Why was that done; Just to sell new storage racks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 SACD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted December 3, 2003 Author Share Posted December 3, 2003 I am still undecided granted I have a very limited "collection". I really cannot tell the difference between the two at this time. I only have one SACD in multi channel format whith is Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon. I have several DVD-A titles which include Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and several sampler discs. I like being able to watch tid-bits on the TV about the band on DVD-A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I have Lyle Lovett- Joshua Judges Ruth in DTS 5.1 and also Diana Krall love scenes and they sound better to me than DVD A or SACD. I don't know if DTS is considered DVD a or SACD but I like the sound better than the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTV Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I have a universal player and like both, alot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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