DVD/SACD on the Verge?


I've been looking to upgrade my cd player for some time now and suddenly there are several top rated models becomming available like the Audio Aero Capitole, Cary 306/200, Meridian, Wadia and Electrocompaniet. Does this mean that the transition from redbook players is finally about to begin? One dealer advised me to wait until May when a lot of new players will be introduced.
tonyp54

Showing 1 response by ben_campbell

Tony,
In one way the transition had already begun-players of both formats have been available for a while and some people are already enjoying SACD and DVDA.
Multi-format machines are appearing now,also.
However as Bomarc points out the stumbling block is software which still seems incredibly slow taking off.
I stay in the third biggest city in the UK and you can't buy a SACD or a DVDA disc anywhere,not even in the mega-stores or more unbelievably the local Sony Centre..