Time will tell regarding multichannel sacd (or dvd-a for that matter which still may ultimately prevail). But if the goal of high end audio is to reproduce a live performance, I have never witnessed one where the muscians, surrounded me. I also can't comprehend having 5 B&W 802's in my living room. Speaker technology would probably have to evolve since it still takes a fairly large enclosure to produce quality sound. In regards to sacd, Sony may be in another betamax scenario. DVD-A will probably provide the same sonic benefits with the addition of video as a bonus.
Multichannel SACD, new category?
Would starting a new category as indicated above be a good idea? Based on the number of posts in the other categories, maybe not. However, it could encourage people to discuss the subject and may serve some purpose. I hope I have not offended the sensibilities of the diehard proponents of two channel stereo (or those who still prefer mono, if any, for that matter) or those who would rather rot in hell before they listen to anything but vinyl. The "other site" appears to be doing a thriving business with this topic. Let the people speak and maybe the powers that be at 'Agon will follow suit or maybe this will turn out like my basic repertoire proposition...