During the rise (and sadly fall) of quadraphonic, the Japanese record and hardware companies were heavily involved, one way or another. OK too much involvement and competing caused it's demise, but nevertheless they were involved. Now with the SACD and DVD-A market the hardware is again being produced by Japanese electronic companies, but what about the software? I had a good look at HMV.co.jp and almost all of their stock of SACD and DVD-A is imported from the US or Europe.
I was wondering whether there may be some gems produced only in Japan, such as was the case in the 70's. Several Motown albums, and also Moody Blues were available in CD-4, and only ever from Japan. These are clearly very rare today. But why is there so little Japanese produced high resolution software? Does anyone know, or at lease put me right they are producing SACD's like they are going out of fashion!
I was wondering whether there may be some gems produced only in Japan, such as was the case in the 70's. Several Motown albums, and also Moody Blues were available in CD-4, and only ever from Japan. These are clearly very rare today. But why is there so little Japanese produced high resolution software? Does anyone know, or at lease put me right they are producing SACD's like they are going out of fashion!