DVD Audio/SACD--anyone want my money yet?
02-26-02, 11:49 AM
#1
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
DVD Audio/SACD--anyone want my money yet?
I am still watching this current format war with no apparent end in sight.
Anyone have any info on development, or do I just keep my money>?
Anyone have any info on development, or do I just keep my money>?
02-26-02, 01:56 PM
#2
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Stuck doing T.P.S. reports for Lumbergh!!!!
Posts: 2,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have DVD-Audio Player and have never used it yet to play DVD-audio's. They (DVD-A and SACD) cd's both are about 16.00-17.00 each at Best Buy. I know SACD is not Digital like DVD-A is. You may want to check out this link for a little more info on it.
Link on info about DVD-A and SACD
Link on info about DVD-A and SACD
02-26-02, 02:04 PM
#3
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
I know SACD is not Digital like DVD-A is
Excuse me? Perhaps you meant to say something else?
http://www.riaa.org/Audio-Media-1.cfm
http://www.daisy-laser.com/tech3a.htm
As far as which format, media price is not an issue with me. I simply don't want another Betamax, I have had one of those already.
02-26-02, 02:07 PM
#4
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Stuck doing T.P.S. reports for Lumbergh!!!!
Posts: 2,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
As far as which format, media price is not an issue with me. I simply don't want another Betamax, I have had one of those already. [/B][/QUOTE]
What was wrong with Betamax. My toshiba that my parents purchased in 1985 still works great!!! I know they tried to corner the market and that made JVC come out with the VHS. I feel you pain!!!
What was wrong with Betamax. My toshiba that my parents purchased in 1985 still works great!!! I know they tried to corner the market and that made JVC come out with the VHS. I feel you pain!!!
02-26-02, 02:16 PM
#5
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
Originally posted by TheKobra
As far as which format, media price is not an issue with me. I simply don't want another Betamax, I have had one of those already.
As far as which format, media price is not an issue with me. I simply don't want another Betamax, I have had one of those already.
Nothing was wrong with Betamax except that it no longer exists and has not for quite some time.
02-26-02, 07:42 PM
#6
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,447
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am waiting for the first decent combo units to hit the market (i.e. not Apex, nor anything 1000 bucks). Neither format will end up being the replacement to CDs, seeing it seems like the majority of people currently perfer low quality MP3s instead of CDs!!!!
If I had to make a bet though, I am guessing DVD-Audio will utimately be the winner due to the amount of DVD players already installed which will play the standard DD and DTS tracks on most discs.
I cannot see the masses seriously buying into either format, especially if they do not have the equipment to get the most from either format. These will always be more of an audiophile niche product (which is not a bad thing).
J
If I had to make a bet though, I am guessing DVD-Audio will utimately be the winner due to the amount of DVD players already installed which will play the standard DD and DTS tracks on most discs.
I cannot see the masses seriously buying into either format, especially if they do not have the equipment to get the most from either format. These will always be more of an audiophile niche product (which is not a bad thing).
J
