Definitions

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  • noun An optical disc, similar to a DVD, typically one holding a commercially-recorded music album.
  • initialism Super Audio CD

Etymologies

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Super Audio + CD

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Examples

  • SACD - The BDP-83 plays Super Audio CD (SACD) and supports both stereo and multi-channel high resolution audio programs.

    Home Theater Forum bgotro 2010

  • SACD - The BDP-83 plays Super Audio CD (SACD) and supports both stereo and multi-channel high resolution audio programs.

    Home Theater Forum bgotro 2010

  • SACD - The BDP-83 plays Super Audio CD (SACD) and supports both stereo and multi-channel high resolution audio programs.

    Home Theater Forum 2009

  • In an interview with the founder of the plant, he made a statement of interest to our readers: "There is also SACD, which is still around and still loved by those who care about the sound of their music, but it never really made the mainstream as hoped."

    Audiophile Audition Headlines 2009

  • I was disappointed when I loaded the disc and didn't see the little "SACD" sign light up on my player display.

    This Monkey's Gone to Macaroni Grill 2005

  • I was disappointed when I loaded the disc and didn't see the little "SACD" sign light up on my player display.

    Archive 2005-11-13 2005

  • Hence CD is bettered by SACD which is bettered by DVD-A which is bettered by good vinyl which is bettered by being in the studio or at the gig.

    Word Magazine - Comments 2010

  • Hence CD is bettered by SACD which is bettered by DVD-A which is bettered by good vinyl which is bettered by being in the studio or at the gig.

    Word Magazine - Comments NickW 2010

  • Yes, there are higher resolution digital format such as SACD, but these have not gained much purchase in a time when MP3 files are deemed good enough by John Q.

    International Political Economy Zone 2008

  • When the San Francisco Symphony packaged its acclaimed recordings of Gustav Mahler's orchestral works, the set was first made available on SACD.

    It's Alive! Vinyl Makes a Comeback Eric Felten 2012

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