I have my reasons for not owning SACD (which have been discussed ad nauseam), but these are valid only in the context of my own system, musical taste, and budget. I respect the capabilities of the format, and I don't think it will be disappearing soon as it has a very specific niche market, but for all intensive purposes the format is dead in the mainstream. For instance I'm sure there is even an active market of people buying and selling Nakamichi tape decks, however this format too is dead.

But honestly, everyone is welcome to listen and enjoy the musical medium of their choice. Many people think I'm nuts for my own choice of system, but it brings me great pleasure so it really doesn't matter what anyone thinks

cheers,
elapsed