SACD/Audio CD is not recognised by DVD player

[neutrino]

I just bought a CD which is primarily the SACD version but which also contains the usual Audio CD layer, so that it should also be playable in normal players. I inserted it into the DVD player (it's what I usually use to listen to CDs), but the CD is not recognised. I get a 'NO DISC' on the display. I can play it in my computer, though.

Any suggestions?

 

[Kurdt]

If the player is old it might just be a simple issue of a dirty lens. One I had would play everything except this one DVD which was brand new that it wouldn't recognise. I cleaned it (for the first time after many years) and it worked fine.

Other than that I have no idea since I don't know what the technical differences are with SACD and normal audio.

 

[ravenprp]

It is possible that your DVD player is not compatible with SACD format. SACD (Super Audio CD) is a high-resolution audio format that requires a specific type of player to be played. Some DVD players may advertise SACD compatibility, but may only be able to play the regular audio CD layer and not the high-resolution layer.

In this case, it is likely that your DVD player is not recognizing the SACD layer and is displaying the 'NO DISC' error. It is also possible that the DVD player may need a firmware update to support SACD playback.

If you want to play the SACD layer of the CD, you may need to invest in a dedicated SACD player or check the specifications of your DVD player to ensure it is compatible with SACD. Alternatively, you can continue playing the regular audio CD layer on your DVD player or use your computer to play the SACD layer.

I hope this helps to clarify the issue and provides some potential solutions for you.