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SACD Discs

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Definition: Super Audio Compact Discs, also known as SACD are music discs with higher recording quality than standard Compact discs. Some are stereo only, some stereo and multichannel and most can be played on standard CD players, although the high-resolution audio track is only playable on SACD players.
Also Known As: Super Audio Compact Disc
Examples: SACD discs are high-resolution audio discs with extraordinary recording quality.

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