The Best Kept Secret in Stereo Hi-fi... No, its not CD’s.

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🎶 The Best-Kept Secret in Hi-Fi Stereo? SACDs Are Making a Comeback! 🎶 What if I told you there’s a hidden gem in the world of high-fidelity audio that’s making waves again? No, it's not the iconic Harman Kardon 730 Twin, and it’s not even the legendary ADS L810 speakers. In this video, I share my discovery of a "dead" format that's seeing new life: the SACD (Super Audio CD)! I dive into: Why SACDs never took off when they first launched in 1999 The format wars between SACD and DVD-Audio How streaming and portable MP3 players buried physical formats Why SACDs are now topping best-seller lists at places like Acoustic Sounds How YOU can experience SACDs for yourself without breaking the bank (hint: I snagged an $80 player on eBay!) Whether you're a vinyl lover, an audiophile curious about SACD, or just someone who loves digging into music formats, this video is for you. Plus, I’ll show you some tips for finding affordable SACD-compatible players and share my honest first impressions after finally hearing SACD for the first time at 51 years old. 🎧 Ready to rediscover incredible sound quality? Hit play and join the journey! 🎧 🛍️ Sponsored by: SkylabsAudio.com (Grab hi-fi gear, t-shirts, slipmats, and support a small business in West Des Moines, Iowa!) 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below — have you experienced SACD yet? _____________________________________ Do you have questions about stereo equipment? Need repair advice? Join our Discord. It's free! https://discord.com/invite/hsdG5vgDvE _____________________________________ Shop our store for Skylabs merch, Grado products, Advance Paris, Wharfedale, Cambridge Audio, new vinyl records, and more! Free shipping on orders $99 or more thru December! https://skylabs-shop.myshopify.com/ Good news for our international viewers! You can now order our shirts for international shipping! Don't miss out! Sign up for our newsletter! Our current vintage inventory is included in every edition. www.skylabsaudio.com Join this YouTube channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkefBAR_BBXW_2z37-ozuw/join We just started a Patreon page! You can check that out here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79064906 ___________________________________________ #SACD #VintageAudio #AcousticSounds