The Hybrid SACD's are 2 layers. One for CD and the other SACD. Playing it in your ARC will access the CD layer. It should sound no different than a regular CD. If you do think it sounds better, its probably because your ARC is a better sounding component than your SACD player. Just because SACD is a better format doesn't mean that it will automatically sound better than any CD player. To get the best out of SACD's, you'll need to get a high end component, just like you would for any other component.
I think that is the biggest reason why people who try SACD, aren't that impressed with it. Myself included. I went out and bought a Sony DVD/SACD player and was a little disappointed with the results.
I think that is the biggest reason why people who try SACD, aren't that impressed with it. Myself included. I went out and bought a Sony DVD/SACD player and was a little disappointed with the results.