SACD -- Hybrid, Single layer, Stereo, Multi?


Is there a qualitative difference between Hybrid,
Single layer, and pure DSD SACD's?

Can a single layer multi-channel SACD also play in Stereo
SACD?

Can somebody give me a rundown on this?
rsbeck

Showing 1 response by aroc

The stereo SACD track is mandatory and resides on the SACD player. This is the bare minimum. You can also optionally a have a multichannel mix to the SACD layer, but this is not required. Any multichannel SACD disc will have a stereo mix. you can also optionally have a redbook CD layer (hybrid) in addition to the CD layer. Either of these two options are independent of each other.