SACDrelated

SACDrelated is a term used in information organization to denote topics, materials, and discussions pertaining to Super Audio CD technology, formats, and related equipment and releases. It functions as a practical category or tag in wikis, library catalogs, and music databases to group content about SACD and associated subjects.

Scope and use

The SACDrelated label covers technical aspects of the format, such as Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoding, disc structure, and the availability of different DSD rates (for example DSD64 and DSD128), as well as the use of hybrid SACDs that include a standard CD layer for compatibility with conventional CD players. It also encompasses physical media considerations, including single-layer, double-layer, and hybrid discs, and the playback ecosystem, including SACD-capable players, digital-to-analog converters, and interface options (HDMI, analog outputs, etc.).

Content typically indexed under SACDrelated includes mastering and production practices, notable releases and artists, archival workflows, and issues surrounding compatibility, downsampling, or down-conversion to PCM. The term is commonly used by collectors, audiophiles, and archivists who organize information about high-resolution audio formats and their real-world usage.

Notes

SACDrelated is not a formal technical standard but a practical metadata or categorization label. Its purpose is to connect related articles, guides, and references about SACD technology, media, and playback within a repository or catalog.