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Introduction
The Super Audio standard is based on Direct Stream
Digital (DSD) technology. This new direct-stream digital
format comprises a 1-bit system that has a digital
sampling frequency that is 64 times higher than that of
conventional audio CD. The results are spectacular: a
frequency response of over 50k Hz and a 120 dB
dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. Mixed
with as many of the original frequencies as possible, the
audio information audible for human ears sounds much
more natural.
All audible frequencies are, after all, embedded in the
frequency range as emitted by the sound source. A
better reproduction does not exist! For the first time
your ears will relive reality.
The Super Audio CD is the evolution of the CD that
provides ultra-high-quality sound. Additional features,
including multi-channel, can be offered. On the high
density (HD) Super Audio CD you may have access to
separate areas, containing two-channel stereo and multi-
channel.
But that is not all! The hybrid version of the SACD
guarantees backward compatibility with the installed base
of CD and DVD players. In addition to the HD layer, the
hybrid disc contains a standard density CD layer with
conventional two-channel stereo CD audio information.
The two layers are read from the same side of the disc.
The HD layer is read by a DVD laser. The bottom
reflective layer with conventional CD sound is read by
the CD laser through the second, semi-transmissive HD
layer.
The SA-12S1 will not only surprise you with its superior
reproduction of almost all existing audio formats.
Connected to your TV, your SA-12S1 presents VCD and
DVD video information as perfect digital studio-quality
images with truly 3-dimensional digital multi-channel
audio. Story sequences can be screened from your own
choice of camera angle. You can break down language
barriers with sound tracks in as many as eight languages,
plus - if available on disc - as many as 16 subtitling
languages. Video becomes a new experience. That makes
the SA-12S1 an essential component in a state-of-the-art
audio-video system.
Super Audio CD
You will recognize Super Audio CDs
by the logo. There are three types of
Super Audio CDs: single-layer, dual-
layer and hybrid discs. Each type may
contain two areas of recorded information: a High
Quality Stereo area and a High Quality Multi-channel
area.
- The single layer disc may contain both information
areas.
- The dual layer disc may contain both information areas
but a double amount of information can be stored on
the disc thanks to the second layer.
- The hybrid disc may contain not only both information
areas but also a second, standard CD layer, making it
playable on standard CD players.
Recorded information may vary per area. This is
indicated in the disc inlay. Areas can be selected
separately before or during playback. When playing
Super Audio CDs, the player can be operated via the
keys on the player front and the remote control or via
the On-Screen Display on your TV.
