Until, we all find a way to balance all the parameters of all these channels in real listening rooms, I think the point is moot. The only practical way I know of to do this is through digital room correction. Neither SACD or DVD A permits this with out going from digital to analog to digital. Clumsy at best and expensive due to the unnecessary cable costs. We should address this when we can do it right. I see no reason to encourage the current state of affairs. Just my humble opinion.
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...