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I think that back-compatibility is essential to widespread consumer support of the format. I also think that SACDs need to be marked as an enhanced recording, much as Mobile Fidelity or Sony SBM discs are marked. DSD as a recording format can produce superior CDs over other higher-bit-rate formats. Marketed in this way, SACD could gain widespread acceptance over DVD-Audio and current CD in less than 10 years. Sure, dual-layer discs will cost more, but consumers aren't morons and will recognize the improvement, and the even greater improvement with an SACD player.