What I've heard from Meridian (Andy) is that they would support SACD if there was a clear need to do so. It's hard to recount the exact words he used, but that was the clear impression I received.

This was about a year or so ago, when Meridian was introducing its DVD-A solution. The sense I received was that Meridian was invested in DVD-A as the best high-res solution and there was some hope that SACD would be a Sony-only thing and eventually disappear like Beta.

The only problem is that this is not VHS vs. Beta. Sony does not need to make DVD-A disappear to win. If they can get enough unique SACD software out there folks will buy Sony players or find a universal solution.

The early Stones are on SACD, Dark Side appears headed to SACD, and a lot of Miles Davis is on SACD. This is an important music to miss.

I have a MDT, there is no SACD solution for me except to ditch my 568 and move to the 800 series. That's a huge jump in investment.

Stacy, you are one of the most respected members on this board. I don't mean to be challenge you, but I do believe that Meridian is being shortsighted not to provide a SACD solution in the 500 series. Aside from being a drag for me, I think it's shortsighted marketing, as it will cut out a significant market share.

It would be different if the same software were available in both formats - but this is not the case. Indeed, the opposite is true. Each format has its unique titles.

I love music. I'm selfish. I want to hear it all. Ideally, on a Meridian.