| | Showcase: Opus 3 Super-Audio CD - Import
This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.
(SACD-HYBRID) "Showcase" is a test/reference SACD for those interested in serious High Fidelity, and is meant to test high quality HiFi equipment with a carefully made selection of Acoustic, World, Folk, Blues, Jazz and Classical music in a harmonic mixt **Super Audio CD (SACD)**
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This item will not play on standard CD players. Showcase: Opus 3 Review
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This is a Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players.
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