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News and information about Super Audio CD for PlayStation 3 owners + other SACD/BD players + hi-res surround sound formats incl Pure Audio Blu-ray Disc + DSD

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Nearly 19 years after launch, Sony has issued a system update for PlayStation 3 to refresh its Blu-ray encryption key. Without this, PS3 would eventually stop playing BD. System software v4.92 was released worldwide on 3/3/2025, as a 200MB download. flatpanelshd.com/news.php?su…
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random PS3 fact: you can actually control the particles on the XMB home screen by moving your controller
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Did you know your PS3's XMB particles move with your DualShock 3? This hidden feature is blowing minds again! How many of you were aware of this? 🤔 #PS3 #GamingDiscovery playstationlifestyle.net/202…
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For some 7+ million people, PS3 was their first (and last) SACD Player...
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For how many is this true for you? #PlayStation
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Native PS1 & PS2 backward compatibility, CD/DVD/SACD/Blu-ray support, free online gaming, built-in stand, and it already had a disc drive.
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In 1999, Sony launched the world's first Super Audio CD (SACD) player, the SCD-1. It used Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology to faithfully recreate music with higher sound quality than CDs.
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In 2003, Sony introduced the DAV-DS1000 SACD/DVD 5.1 System with wireless speaker connectivity priced at $4,500 USD.
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25 years ago, on May 21, 1999, Sony released in Japan the world's first Super Audio CD player, the SCD-1.
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December 2007.
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On November 11th, 2007, Sony launched in Japan the PS3 CECHH00, featuring a vivid red box. This second-generation PS3 omitted PS2 compatibility and Super Audio CD playback, flash readers, reduced USB ports to 2, and lower power consumption (174W to 107W).
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If you don't fancy the £250 box set, then in Japan they are issuing an SACD of @pinkfloyd's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' (5.1 mix & stereo) in fancy seven-inch packaging with loads of cool extras (booklets, 7" sleeve replicas, etc.) > bit.ly/3YO8SLm
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The sultry vocals and unique jaszz stylings of pianist and vocalist Patricia Barber shine through on her latest release Higher. The SACD and DXD/DSD download editions have been mixed for 5.1 surround, more info here - hiresedition.com/review/jazz…
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Newly remastered from the original analogue master #sacd of The Church - Starfish. @UltraHDBluray @the4kCollectivE @RalphAVSreviews @doblu @HDMOVIESOURCE #underthemilkyway
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The PS1, at least the first version with stereo RCA jacks, has a long history of being a "hidden" audiophile CD player. Debatable but its led to many crazy case and system mods.
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Luxman D-10X review: this hugely capable SACD/CD player majors in analysis whf.cm/3jJKxSf
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200+ comments on SDE in 4 hours is, I think, some kind of record... and fans are virtually unanimous in their praise of the forthcoming #TearsForFears 'The Seeds of Love' 4CD+blu-ray box set. Check out all the details > bit.ly/3j0osOR
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The Imperial March played by a massive orchestra in Dolby Atmos sound? Don't mind if I do - forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/…
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Denon's special 110th #Anniversary line up of #HiFi products includes the PMA-A110 integrated amp, the DCD-A110 SACD player and the DL-A110 cartridge - surely that beats a birthday cake! bit.ly/325f5rq #HiFiNews #Audiophile #HomeAudio #Music #Vinyl #CDPlayer
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Marantz has introduced a new tier of #highend #HiFi products sporting a new look and ethos, with the launch of the MODEL 30 amp and SACD 30n #CDplayer. bit.ly/3lALlKE #audiophile #audio #Amplifier #CDMusic #CDCollection
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