Super Audio Compact Disc - Revision history

Beardgoggles: Added infobox.

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			{{infobox storage medium
			\| name = Super Audio Compact Disc
			\| logo =
			\| image =
			\| caption =
			\| type = Optical disc
			\| encoding = Digital ([[DSD]])
			\| capacity = 4.38 GiB / 4.7 GB
			\| blocksize =
			\| read = 650 nm laser
			\| write =
			\| standard =
			\| owner = Sony / Philips
			\| dimensions = Diameter: 120 mm<br/>Thickness: 1.2 mm
			\| weight =
			\| use = Audio storage
			\| extended from =
			\| extended to =
			\| released = 1999
			\| discontinued =
			}}
	'''Super Audio Compact Disc''' ('''SACD''') is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[Compact Disc]] (CD). It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.		'''Super Audio Compact Disc''' ('''SACD''') is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[Compact Disc]] (CD). It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.

C3POwen: Added reference and external link

2018-10-07T15:57:56Z

Added reference and external link

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	'''Super Audio Compact Disc''' ('''SACD''') is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[Compact Disc]]. It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.		'''Super Audio Compact Disc''' ('''SACD''') is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[Compact Disc]] (CD). It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.

	It starts from a fundamentally different approach compared to CD and DVD-Audio, and instead of using [[Pulse Code Modulation\|PCM]] for audio data storage, they use another audio data representation technique called [[Pulse-Density Modulation\|PDM]] which, according to Philips and Sony claims, is better than PCM.		It starts from a fundamentally different approach compared to CD and DVD-Audio, and instead of using [[Pulse Code Modulation\|PCM]] for audio data storage, they use another audio data representation technique called [[Pulse-Density Modulation\|PDM]] which, according to Philips and Sony claims, is better than PCM.
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	* Meets [[ISC requirements]]		* Meets [[ISC requirements]]

	SACD represents a good option for those that want a media that will play everywhere, and not only in the living room SACD player. Discs in this format are often released in two layers (hybrid disc): one is a SACD layer that can only be read by special players, and another is a standard Red Book CD layer that can be read by any CD player.		SACD represents a good option for those that want a media that will play everywhere, and not only in the living room SACD player. Discs in this format are often released in two layers (hybrid disc): one is a SACD layer that can only be read by special players, and another is a standard [[Red Book]] CD layer that can be read by any CD player.

	Still, SACD isn't seeing much success. The likely reason is that users can't be convinced to switch to an expensive technology that doesn't seem to bring them any obvious advantage compared to CD.		Still, SACD isn't seeing much success. The likely reason is that users can't be convinced to switch to an expensive technology that doesn't seem to bring them any obvious advantage compared to CD.

	The SACD specification is contained in the Scarlet Book, which can be licensed from [Philips]		The SACD specification is contained in the Scarlet Book, which can be licensed from Philips.<ref>[http://www.ip.philips.com/licensing/program/45/ Philips IP&S Licensing Program - Super Audio CD Disc (Joint)]</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
	* ~~[ SACD information]~~		<references/>

			== External links ==
			* {{wikipedia\|Super Audio CD}}

	[[Category:Hardware]]		[[Category:Hardware]]

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	Still, SACD isn't seeing much success. The likely reason is that users can't be convinced to switch to an expensive technology that doesn't seem to bring them any obvious advantage compared to CD.		Still, SACD isn't seeing much success. The likely reason is that users can't be convinced to switch to an expensive technology that doesn't seem to bring them any obvious advantage compared to CD.

	The SACD specification is contained in the Scarlet Book, which can be licensed from [~~http://www.licensing.philips.com/~~ Philips]		The SACD specification is contained in the Scarlet Book, which can be licensed from [Philips]

	== References ==		== References ==
	* [~~http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm~~ SACD information] ~~at Disctronics~~		* [ SACD information]
	* SACD sales went almost 40 % down from 2003 to 2004 according to [http://www.riaa.com/news/newsletter/pdf/2004yearEndStats.pdf these] RIAA statistics.

	[[Category:Hardware]]		[[Category:Hardware]]

Speckmade at 14:31, 14 June 2007

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	'''Super Audio Compact Disc''' ('''SACD''') is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[Compact Disc]]. It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.		'''Super Audio Compact Disc''' ('''SACD''') is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[Compact Disc]]. It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.

	It starts from a fundamentally different approach compared to CD and DVD-Audio, and instead of using [[PCM]] for audio data storage, they use another audio data representation technique called [[PDM]] which, according to Philips and Sony claims, is better than PCM.		It starts from a fundamentally different approach compared to CD and DVD-Audio, and instead of using [[Pulse Code Modulation\|PCM]] for audio data storage, they use another audio data representation technique called [[Pulse-Density Modulation\|PDM]] which, according to Philips and Sony claims, is better than PCM.

	The main features are:		The main features are:

Speckmade at 17:11, 13 June 2007

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	~~SACD -~~ Super Audio ~~CD -~~ is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[~~CD\|~~Compact Disc]]. It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.		'''Super Audio Compact Disc''' ('''SACD''') is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[Compact Disc]]. It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.

	It starts from a fundamentally different approach compared to CD and DVD-Audio, and instead of using [[PCM]] for audio data storage, they use another audio data representation technique called [[PDM]] which, according to Philips and Sony claims, is better than PCM.		It starts from a fundamentally different approach compared to CD and DVD-Audio, and instead of using [[PCM]] for audio data storage, they use another audio data representation technique called [[PDM]] which, according to Philips and Sony claims, is better than PCM.

	The main features are:		The main features are:
	* Up to ~~100kHz~~ bandwidth		* Up to 100 kHz bandwidth
	* [[Multichannel]]		* [[Multichannel]]
	* 120 dB dynamic range		* 120 dB dynamic range
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	* Strong encryption		* Strong encryption
	* Meets [[ISC requirements]]		* Meets [[ISC requirements]]


	SACD represents a good option for those that want a media that will play everywhere, and not only in the living room SACD player. Discs in this format are often released in two layers (hybrid disc): one is a SACD layer that can only be read by special players, and another is a standard Red Book CD layer that can be read by any CD player.		SACD represents a good option for those that want a media that will play everywhere, and not only in the living room SACD player. Discs in this format are often released in two layers (hybrid disc): one is a SACD layer that can only be read by special players, and another is a standard Red Book CD layer that can be read by any CD player.
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	The SACD specification is contained in the Scarlet Book, which can be licensed from [http://www.licensing.philips.com/ Philips]		The SACD specification is contained in the Scarlet Book, which can be licensed from [http://www.licensing.philips.com/ Philips]

			== References ==
	==References==

	* [http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm SACD information] at Disctronics		* [http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm SACD information] at Disctronics
	* SACD sales went almost 40% down from 2003 to 2004 according to [http://www.riaa.com/news/newsletter/pdf/2004yearEndStats.pdf these] RIAA statistics.		* SACD sales went almost 40 % down from 2003 to 2004 according to [http://www.riaa.com/news/newsletter/pdf/2004yearEndStats.pdf these] RIAA statistics.

	[[Category:Hardware]]		[[Category:Hardware]]

Speckmade: SACD moved to Super Audio Compact Disc

2007-06-13T17:01:05Z

SACD moved to Super Audio Compact Disc

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HotshotGG at 19:11, 9 December 2006

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	==~~External Links~~==		==References==

	* [http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm SACD information] at Disctronics		* [http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm SACD information] at Disctronics
	* SACD sales went almost 40% down from 2003 to 2004 according to [http://www.riaa.com/news/newsletter/pdf/2004yearEndStats.pdf these] RIAA statistics.		* SACD sales went almost 40% down from 2003 to 2004 according to [http://www.riaa.com/news/newsletter/pdf/2004yearEndStats.pdf these] RIAA statistics.

			[[Category:Hardware]]

Rjamorim: Added interesting link.

2005-10-09T03:53:18Z

Added interesting link.

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	[http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm SACD information] at Disctronics		==External Links==

			* [http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm SACD information] at Disctronics
			* SACD sales went almost 40% down from 2003 to 2004 according to [http://www.riaa.com/news/newsletter/pdf/2004yearEndStats.pdf these] RIAA statistics.

Jan at 19:51, 25 March 2005

2005-03-25T19:51:51Z

New page

SACD - Super Audio CD - is a format developed by Sony and Philips to replace their former creation, the [[CD|Compact Disc]]. It competes with [[DVD-Audio]] in that field.

It starts from a fundamentally different approach compared to CD and DVD-Audio, and instead of using [[PCM]] for audio data storage, they use another audio data representation technique called [[PDM]] which, according to Philips and Sony claims, is better than PCM.

The main features are:
* Up to 100kHz bandwidth
* [[Multichannel]]
* 120 dB dynamic range
* Backwards compatible to CD
* Strong encryption
* Meets [[ISC requirements]]

SACD represents a good option for those that want a media that will play everywhere, and not only in the living room SACD player. Discs in this format are often released in two layers (hybrid disc): one is a SACD layer that can only be read by special players, and another is a standard Red Book CD layer that can be read by any CD player.

Still, SACD isn't seeing much success. The likely reason is that users can't be convinced to switch to an expensive technology that doesn't seem to bring them any obvious advantage compared to CD.

The SACD specification is contained in the Scarlet Book, which can be licensed from [http://www.licensing.philips.com/ Philips]

[http://www.disctronics.co.uk/technology/dvdaudio/dvdaud_sacd.htm SACD information] at Disctronics