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Hybrid SACDs will. The SACD format offers three disc configurations: single layer disc, dual-layer disc and hybrid disc. The hybrid disc is a two layer disc...

DVD-audio was developed based on the video format (DVD video) while the Super Audio CD was developed based on the audio format (CD). DVD-audio is based on P...

 DVD-Audio takes advantage of the large storage capacity, speed and flexibility possible with DVD. DVD-Audio provides for audio in stereo and in multi-chann...

Not necessarily. As with any high performance product, the end result will be no better than the weakest link in your audio system, however SACD will maximi...

DVD-Video Player Most DVD-audio discs are compatible with DVD-Video players. To provide compatibility, most DVD-Audio discs are including Dolby Digital (som...

Yes. Currently all DVD-Audio players are designed as "universal" players that will be able to play DVD-Video disks and CD's in addition to DVD...

There is usually a Screen / Mode button to adjust the screen from 4:3 stretch to zoom. Although this will distort some images, it will allow you to adjust f...

Not everything that you watch (on TV and otherwise) is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. A DVD most likely will be recorded in this way, giv...

 CD players have built-in digital-to-analog converters (DACs) so they can deliver a regular analog audio signal to the input of your receiver. If your CD pl...

We thought you'd never ask! Here are some good resources to the understand the basics: Physics of Sound Wikipedia: Sound How do we hear?