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SACD finally taking-off? non-classical listeners

It looks like SACD might finally lift-off this fall with the Rolling Stones releases. The engineer claims the SACD revisions sound 40% better than the standard on these hybrids.(Ice Magazine)
Meanwhile, there are some interesting releases on DVD-A that are too interesting to forego; Fleetwood Mac "Rumours", and "Crowded House". Both redbook versions of these discs are non-listenable with good equipment.
What is the answer for a "2-Channel Person" who wants great sound without the "snap, crackle, and pop" of the LP?
Is there confidence that both of these formats will exist in two years?
Is the purchase of a dual SACD/DVD-A player foolish, or the only answer?

Please advise,
CB
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albertporter
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What is the answer for a "2-Channel Person" who wants great sound without the "snap, crackle, and pop" of the LP?

The answer to that part of the question is buy a good quality turntable and set it up correctly. There will be no snap crackle and pop.

As for longevity, LP will still be around and so will SACD and redbook.
lazarus28
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i disagree. i use rumours as one of my reference redbooks. sounds utterly fantastic. (at least the release i have does)
cbucki OP
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That's very interesting about "Rumours". I don't believe there has been any remastering or revision of the original mid-80's CD. The dismal quality of my copy is noticeable on every player I have ever tried. My only recourse has been "The Dance".
I'd be interested to know if I'm wrong on the "Rumours" issue.
bishopwill
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Alas, no amount of setting up, tweaking, adjusting, cleaning, polishing, or praying will eliminate the snap, crackle, and pop. You just have to learn to listen around it.

Would that it were not so. Many of us would still be listening to vinyl.

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