Why has Sony released the SCD-XE800 as a 2ch stereo SACD player. You produced some excellent budget priced entry models for SACD multi-channel sound in the past which are excellent as a starter for anyone looking to enjoy the full benefits of SACD, which are not only enhanced sound quality but also multi-channel sound. The earlier players were around the same price, so why drop the option at this entry level of having multichannel sound? Those wanting to listen in stereo can, but those wanting to listen in multic-channel sound need to now buy a more expensive model, or alternatively a rival universal player. Has this been fully thought through at all, as many SACD releases are in Multi-channel, so do offer the choice would seem to make sense really, especially if Sony is fully supporting SACD and all its possiblities. Is there any one person responsible for SACD strategy at Sony covering hardware and software? It would be interesting to know as the strategy seems to have a Betamaz feel about it, as though Sony has learnt little about introducing new products to consumers.
