Are DVD-Audio discs playable on compact disc players?
Not at this time, although there is one technology proposal is being tested that would allow record companies to include a quality two-channel soundtrack on a DVD-Audio disc that could be read by a compact disc player. Record companies could issue content on a single DVD-Audio disc that would play back on compact disc and DVD-Video players, and offer higher quality and advanced functionality when inserted into a DVD-Audio player. Recent market tests have proven the viability of this new technology and it has been approved by the DVD Forum for use. We expect some announcements regarding this technology in the near future.
