Grubert a écrit:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=470925Not to get every multi-channel audio fan screaming...but I've heard from 2 very reputable and large manufacturers (directly) that the SACD camp has been shut down. This occurred in the last 1 to 2 weeks. Supposedly, Sony will not make any new SACD recordings available nor will Phillips sign any new contracts for transport mechanisms. Current production runs only, then it's gone! Possibly a 12 to 18 month phase out at the most.
I've yet to find a press release, so I could be completely wrong. If I am, I’ll gladly delete this thread. I don’t want to spread such a bad rumor if it is one. I for one have been a big fan of multi-channel SACD. This could however mean that the SACD format could be absorbed by Blue Ray to accomplish the same capabilities and solidify the format in the audio only domain. That’s strictly speculation, but it might make sense.I happen to have privy information from 1 of the top 20 A/V companies (specifically from the VP of Operations) that I then confirmed with another top 20 A/V company contact (the National Director at that company) that NO new contracts were going to be issued for SACD based projects...no exceptions. These contracts are with Phillips for the laser mechanisms and transport parts. This translated meant that a company like Anthem or Bryston that wanted to produce a universal player in the next few months that incorporated SACD would not be able to do so. They would be stuck to Universal minus SACD.
I hope this info is wrong but I have not been able to contradict it with an industry insider.
I'm not talking about the software...specifically the hardware.
Is there a possibility that SACD would be replaced with "SACD2" that is Blue-ray compatible? Who knows.
The format may be here to stay, but the players may become obsolete if no new units get developed.
I hope I'm wrong...I love the format.
-Brent Huskins (Media Design)
Alors, personne n’a lu le post de Grubert......