SACD vs DVD-A (Business/Marketing reason)

[markw]

Most people don't care about Hi Rez because they are completely happy with their CD and MP3 music. That's were SACD and DVD-A fail. If it ain't easy, consumers will not embrace it. One day the industry will realize that it really is not about the ultimate in sound but rather the ultimate is convenience and value, for most.

wot 'e said...

[Dolby]

I see what you saying, but I think with should have succeeded because you can listen to the high rez at home (on your main home theatre), and the standard quality in the car and on MP3. Most people won't care about the quality in the car or on MP3s, but will enjoy the multi-channel sound on the AV system. I'm saying they COULD have won the battle, and had the ammo to do it with - but didn't use it correctly.

[JSE]

I'm saying they COULD have won the battle, and had the ammo to do it with - but didn't use it correctly.

Agreed. It was a cluster from day one. Great product, horrible business plan!

JSE

[sam9]

I solve the problem of finding SACDs/DVDAs by skipping the stores and looking at www.elusivedisc.com

Amazon also has sections devoted to each although I wish the selection was greater,