[linux-audio-dev] Re: Any interest in DVD-Audio?

[Fons Adriaensen]

On Mon, Mar 14, 2005 at 09:33:10PM +0200, Jussi Laako wrote:
> On Sun, 2005-03-13 at 21:54 +0100, Fons Adriaensen wrote:
> 
> > Only because the flip side *is* a CD, and without that SACD
> > wouldn't sell at all. You could do the same with any new format. 
> 
> Well, not the flip side. It's dual layer.

Yes, you're right.

> And that is good feature for new formats to be somewhat compatible with
> older equipment. That is yet-to-be-seen on DVD-A (well, I have actually
> heard something about some dual layer DVD-A).

Seems it is coming. Someone (forgot the name) has found a solution for
the main problem which had to do with the thickness of the disk, and
is now licensing that technology.
 
> I'm rather happy with my CD/SACD/DVD-A player anyway. No matter what
> kind of discs I feed.

Enjoy it !

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FA