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RE: Channel Classics getting out of SACD mostly

Yes, it is indeed sad. However shortly there will inevitably also be few, and soon no, SACD players being produced. So Channel Classic's decision is only part of the demise of SACD.

The dominant (only?) chip used for decoding SACD and which was included in most OEM SACD mechanisms was made by Sony who ceased to produce it years ago. Recently the back stocks of them held by the manufacturers has either run out or the chips are in such short supply that the small number remaining are being retained for prestige projects only. There are a few exceptions to this but they prove the rule, so to speak. No OEM SACD mechanisms are now available.

So, aside from those with legacy players, it will be impossible for consumers to play SACDs. Thus the the few record companies who continue to support the format will find it economically unviable due to limited demand. As have Channel Classics.

As the co-inventors of the format; Sony giveth, Sony taketh away.


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