I think it really boils down to the multi-channel capability of the new formats. This has varying degrees of importance to different people. I've heard some great classical SACD recordings in multi-channel, but personally I get just as much enjoyment from a good stereo recording that has good soundstaging. However, I would much rather have two very high quality channels than 5.1 lower quality ones.



[This message has been edited by soundhound (edited July 27, 2003).]