HDCD VS SACD

Hi,
Whats the diff.in terms of sound between hdcd and sacd,which is the best for cd player to have?how good in 2 channel sterio?
thanks!

rey2020er02-14-2010 11:14pm

der Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 02-22-2010 at 12:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are still some HDCDs being issued. Most are not marked in any way, so it is always a happy surprise when the little HDCD light comes on. One from last year that I just discovered today is Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women.
wildoats Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 339 posts 02-22-2010 at 09:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My experince with hybrid cd's is that the cd layer, while definitely not as good as the sacd layer, is still usually the best version of cd for that particular recording available. What is the downside to having two layers ? If you like sacd, listen to the sacd layer. The cd layer just gives you another option. Win, win.
audioholik Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 90 posts 03-06-2010 at 11:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete SACD is a must, HDCD is optional.
byegolly Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 03-11-2010 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Checkout Joel Fan's West of the Son & World Keys, also Mike Garson's Jazz Hat. All three HDCD on Reference Recordings label. Of course if pop/rock music is your thing - never mind.
byegolly Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 03-11-2010 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That should read "West of the Sun"