I was thinking about adding an sacd player and as I have never had sacd,s or sacd players,Iwondered how a stereo sacd player does play back the multichannel sacds?
There are several ways a multichannel SACD player can handle a multi-channel SACD.
Many multi-channel SACDs also have a stereo track. You can set up your player so it will default to this track if given the option. Most SACD players also have built-in down-mix capabilities. You can set up the player so that multi-channel recordings will be automatically down-mixed by the machine. Some players have two-channel analog outputs that will automatically give you a two-channel down-mix.
I recommend looking at a copy of an SACD player's owner's manual before purchase to make sure the SACD player you are considering handles two-channel down-mixes in a manner that you find acceptable. If you browse manufacturer's websites you should have no trouble finding owner's manuals.
There are several ways a multichannel SACD player can handle a multi-channel SACD.
Many multi-channel SACDs also have a stereo track. You can set up your player so it will default to this track if given the option. Most SACD players also have built-in down-mix capabilities. You can set up the player so that multi-channel recordings will be automatically down-mixed by the machine. Some players have two-channel analog outputs that will automatically give you a two-channel down-mix.
I recommend looking at a copy of an SACD player's owner's manual before purchase to make sure the SACD player you are considering handles two-channel down-mixes in a manner that you find acceptable. If you browse manufacturer's websites you should have no trouble finding owner's manuals.
Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications
Very Helpful. Appreciate.
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