The Compact Disc was an important accomplishment in stereo music reproduction. But over the years, discerning listeners have demanded even more. That's why Sony and Philips, the inventors of CD, have created the new Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD). It's the highest quality stereo sound source available today. With the SACD format, music companies can offer three different types of discs. The single-layer disc can store a full album of high resolution music. A dual-layer disc provides nearly twice the playing time. There's even a hybrid disc that contains both a high density music layer and a standard density CD layer for compatibility with over 600 million CD players, worldwide.
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