Comparing SACD sound to High Res

Thank you for the posts. So, I am understanding from input that SACD can hold its own with all the new high res download formats, making the performance and recording quality more of a factor in hearing stellar, engaging sound than what high res format it is in, correct?

Thank you everyone for the input. In my system I notice a big difference in well recorded CDs, for example Reference Recordings HDCD and run of the mill on my Ayon CD5s player.

I have listened to a few DVD-A and SACD but only over my Sony DVD player (though the same preamp, DAC and speakers) and am wondering about investing in a better SACD player - any of the used ones now available on A'gon highly recommended to give SACD a fair trial?

Last night I listened to a 2L recording from the same high bit master of the same music on Blue Ray compared to SACD. The recording engineer states that he prefers Blue Ray as even clearer, more detailed and dynamic, but some prefer the SACD as more rounded and beautiful. I heard the differences he spoke about in the two formats. On the advice here I have ordered a few SACD and Blue Ray to see which I prefer. Looking at the Oppo 105 and the Ayre and other used options, if I feel it is worthwhile. I do love classical as well as other styles, but I am of the impression that of my top 100 favorite CDs (particularly based on performance as opposed to sound quality) very few of them are in any higher res format.

OK, I have now listened to a half dozen well recorded Blue Ray and SACD through my $120 Sony DVD player plugged into my Ayon preamp, and compared this to the well recorded CD version from the same masters of the same pieces through the transport/DAC section of the same Ayon CD5s. All the high res was very clear, clean, and non harsh, yet seemed to be a touch more two dimensional (flatter) and lacking air and bloom and engagement compared to the CD versions through the Ayon. Is this characteristic of these high res formats, or could it be either the cheap Sony and ICs used to connect to the Ayon in my test? Debating whether to try a more sophisticated universal player given so far not hearing a great improvement with the high res.

Thanks Kr4. I just of another option for comparing tonight -duh! I will play the CD version as well as the High Res version all through the Sony into the Ayon preamp section, to take the different pathway out of the equation. If there is a significant difference between CD and High Res to my ears, then I will pursue a better universal player to bring up the level of play to more comparable to the Ayon Transport/DAC on CD.