SACD Status Today

3-Sep-02

Why Super Audio CD?With sales of over one billion CD players, nobody disputes the success the music industry has made of the CD format. Now there is Super Audio CD - the extension to the CD - developed by Philips and Sony. It offers superb sound quality, full compatibility with CD players via the hybrid Super Audio CD disc, and a robust copy protection system. With Super Audio CD you can feel the artistry of the performer, the ambience of the hall, and even the color of the music like never before. One of the most significant advances in Super Audio CD's listening experience is multi-channel sound. An increasing number of multi-channel Super Audio CD titles become available, which enfold the listener in a new sensory experience.Super Audio CD AlbumsWith over 750 Super Audio CD titles, Super Audio Cd is supported by major record companies, such as Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, EMI, Virgin, Zomba and a host of other independent labels. Universal will re-release the entire Rolling Stones album catalog (22 discs) from the early 1960's and early 1970's on hybrid Super Audio CD. Other great titles include ""Frantic"" - Brian Ferry, ""In The Flesh"" - Roger Waters, ""Survivor"" - Destiny's Child, ""Tango Royal"" - Carel Kraayenhof, ""Happy"" - Sita, ""Goodbye Country Hello Nightclub"" - Groove Armada, ""A New Day Has Come"" - Celine Dion, ""nommo"" - slovo, and ""Warriors of the World"" - Manowar.Super Audio CD PlayersThe roll-out of Super Audio CD players in the market is developing quickly by leading consumer electronic companies. In addition to high-end, stand-alone Super Audio CD players there is an increasing number of Super Audio CD/DVD Video combination players hitting the market. An important trend is 'home theatre,' in which Super Audio CD plays an important and compelling part of the overall product concept.Professional Audio/StudiosMajor professional audio companies are supporting Super Audio CD, providing studios the right equipment to enable them to produce Super Audio CD titles. In Europe, there are major studios working with Super Audio CD, including Abbey Road Studios, Galaxy, Metropolis, Nucleus, Strongroom.Super Audio CD hybrid disc productionUnderlining the ever increasing demand for hybrid Super Audio CD discs, Sonopress in Germany announced the installation of a new production line for these discs in preparation for new releases coming out soon. In addition, Crest National is installing the first hybrid Super Audio CD production line in the USA (Hollywood, LA)For more information, visit:http://www.superaudiocd.philips.comhttp://www.sony-europe.com/sacdhttp://www.superaudio-cd.com

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