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For both formats the lack of a current universal (proprietary is useless) digital output is not good. For DVD-A, watermarks in the audio—even just the option—is a no-brainer. It equals "no way!".

No software, no use.

Software,Software, Software!! Where's the software?

Almost there though, I think.

There are no obstacles. The Sony SCD-777ES sells for less than $2000, yet is both a tremendous SACD player and a $5000-level CD player. Buy it for the CD section alone, and try some SACDs on a lark. Be prepared to be very, very happy.

there is no obstacle preventing me from buying into the new formats; I simply have no desire to do so. I'm entirely satisfied with the current CD standard.

2nd High Price of Software 3rd No Digital Output

SACD sounds great, but I have cables running all over the place.

I own a independent record store and it is almost impossible to order SACD or DVD-Audio. Limited supply and dismal return policies

My greatest fear is that SACD would die off cause the software is still very limited. Hope that the new multi-channel SACDs would help to push the roots deeper.

High software prices is the most important reason for me right now, followed closely by the lack of favorite releases for which I would pay even the current high price, then formats' viability uncertainties.

Besides a higher software price, what am I going to do with my over 1000 pieces of normal CDs? Even the the best SACD player in the market today cannot beat the sound of the CDP I have.

I have a Sony DVP-S9000ES SACD/DVD player, the best bargain on the planet. SACDs sound as good as vinyl with none of vinyl's problems! And DVD-Video on this player looks great, more like film. Everyone should own an SACD player, now!

I am perfectly delighted with CD and LP on my Naim CD 3.5/Flatcap 2 and Sondek, with old Linn amps and Keilidh speakers. It's far from state-of-the-art, but it's a wonderfully musical real-world system. No chance of our ever taking up these new formats ( nor surround sound for similar reasons), and we are a family of music maniacs. So what hope for the average person who doesn't even really love music? As for the usual criminal dishonesty of the music industry re their original prices and absurd attempts to prevent copying (by people who buy more music anyway), they are shooting themselves in the foot. I love reading Stereophile, but have no interest in buying a more "serious" system because I have a family and dislike credit.

Format : I dont want multichannel audio generated from 2 channel recordings, 90% of my music was recorded using 2 speakers to moonitor and that is how it should be listened to Resolotion : I have 470cd's none of which will sound better on an SACD player, and theres no way I am buying the same titles again Cost : If a new sacd player is the same price as a cd player and will play cd's at the same quality as I can get from a cd player for that price then yes, I will buy an sacd player to use for any new titles I buy in the future At the moment that is not the case, I picked up a second hand meridian 508 for 1/4 its original retail price, and for an ordinary cd it would beat the hell out of any sacd player of the same or even much higher price

Also, in order, Format viability uncertainties, Dislike watermarking and Lack of digital outputs.

Iwould love to purchase a SACD player. I believe that this will the prevailing format, however who can predict which format will reign supreme? I still have a higher priced MD unit that I really like, but that seems to be a forgotten technology. So, no matter how good a particular technology may truly be, that point is moot unless the general public also grabs at it. And unfortunately, the general public is still way too happy with CD.

As soon as a company releases a universal SACD-surround/DVD-Audio player, I'm there! But, not a minute earlier.

I don't see a quantum leap from regular cd to the new formats, so it's hard to really get excited about it. If SACD and DVD-A are still around when it's time for me to replace my current Sony ES cd player, I would definitely consider an all-in-one machine.

Limited hardware availability

To borrow an idea from politics, "It's the software, stupid," (or lack thereof).

I bought a 860 X WADIA about 1.6 year ago and obviously, I'm entirely satisfied with that choice. The question is : is it possible the SACDs or/and audio DVDs did better sound ? I just wonder.

I am interested in several components but can not find a store in which to listen to them. This is a problem that has lasted more than six months.

I'm perfectly happy with my cd player (and cd collection)and at 60 have no intention of getting involved with yet another format

I'm trying as hard as I can to grow 3.1 more ears.

ALL of the above!

They sound no better than CD, they're watermarked, I can't use them on my laptop, and just about all of the above. They're dead formats—don't buy them, don't make music for them, just ignore them. Teach Sony a lesson and don't buy. Teach Panasonic a lesson and don't buy. Neither of these formats are the "future."

There is no reason for consumers to be forced to purchase two different players to play music. Artists may choose DVD-A or SACD and they should have that choice but consumers and music lovers, the very people who keep hardware manufacturers in business, should be able to purchase whichever software they wish and get the best possible audio program playback. Both SACD and DVD-A have hit $299.95. I've auditioned players in both formats from $300 to $3000 that sound anywhere from pretty good to amazingly good. It's time for the SACD camp and DVD-A camp to care about the consumer and allow their products to stand on their own feet.

SACD is better than DVD-A 2 channel still best for music.

I want a high-end universal transport (not player).