Multi-Channel Music: SSP/PrePro with Time Delay?..

Distortion...Are you sure? I had the impression that the SACD spec did not allow for this feature. It does seem that delay of the signal would be technically difficult if it is not in PCM (word) format.I will look into it some more.

Eldart, No, not 100%. I am at work at the moment. I am sure the setup allows tweaking distances, but it may have no effect when playing SACDs, I will consult the manual as soon as I can (which isnt exactly a mountain of information, BTW). The volume of the channels is certainly adjustable with SACD via the same menu. It would stand to reason that if you can adjust the volume and the distance in the same menu..... but, certain I am not.

Distortion...Check page 32 of the Denon manual. As I mentioned, there are technical reasons why SACD cannot offer the variable delay feature. (Another point for DVD-A).

Eldartford, you are exactly right. Sorry for the delay in responding, lots of goings on in my life right now. Nonetheless, I consulted the Sony manual and sure enough. In fine print, in the "notes" section it clearly states, "Distance and size settings do NOT apply to multi-channel SACD."

Good call.

Distortion...Sony puts a lot of stuff in fine print :)