How can you not have multichannel system

Dear Mig007,
Damn, wish I had a Username like that. I have always complained about the limitations of 2-Channel CD/SACD/DVD-Audio, in comparison to Analog Records. I never really was a big fan of Multi-speaker Surround Sound for Music either. I have heard DVD-Audio Surround Sound Downmixed to 2-Channels by a Pioneer DV-58AV. I don't get the nasty Surround Sound Effect, instead what I get is a Soundstage that approaches 95% of what I can get by Record. It almost sounds like a Record. It has Harmonic Content and Decay that seems to trail off into infinity. The images have a very real holographic, fleshed out sound approaching that of a good Record. If the 2-Channel Digital isn't getting the job done when compared to Analog Records, I certainly believe that Multi-Channel Digital Downmix to 2-Channels can provide whats missing. If utilized properly, this might be the way to get all of the Musical content that is missing from 2-Channel Digital. It won't be as good as a Record, but it could close the gap by leaps and bounds. I believe that it is certainly worth pursuing, regardless if you are Multi-Channel or strickly 2-Channel only.

I agree with Tvad and Pettyofficer, and I certainly wished all of my recordings rivaled the very best, but I must say that what I am hearing on the worst and the best of my recordings has improved greatly in the last ten years.

I well remember my first hearing of a Sheffield direct to disc recording and still have thirty or forty direct to disc records, although I seldom listen to them. I have many Shady Dog, Island, half-speed master, etc. recordings and do listen to them occasionally.

Finally, I do wish recording engineers paid attention to having all of their mikes are in the same absolute phase.

I agree with Tvad, and Tbg. The System/Format that I described could be utilized to satisfy both 2-Channel enthusiasts as well as Mult-Channel. Its real benefit in Downmix 2-channel form would be to provide the Music that is missing from 2-channel Digital, regardless if it is CD, SACD, DVD-Audio. A Multi-channel Downmix to 2-channel would benefit all of these Formats. The extra Channels could be utilized to add the Harmonic content and decay that is often missing from Digital Recordings. It doesn't even have to be Surround Sound Processed, although that could be an alternative. Having Downmix capability, means more Music, better Sound Quality, and not needing additional Speakers/Amplifiers although that could be an option. Well, it was a nice dream anyways, Digital Recordings that could actually approach the Sound Quality of Analog Records, minus the pops and ticks. It was a nice dream..............unless........?