It's actually only the 60 GB version which supported SACDs. The PS3 never played DVD-Audio. The 80 GB dropped SACD support, and went to a half-software solution for PS2 emulation. New 60 GB PS3s routinely go for over $900, they're that sought after. Even the used ones fetch a good price. Probably not worth it, although I do enjoy my PS3 for SACD, and DV-79AVi for DVD-A.
Gotta run but 'in my friendly voice' your quote is contradictory "only the 60 played SACDs"..."80 dropped SACD support."
Not sure what you meant exactly but I can assure you that early 80GB models played SACDs as own one and I enjoy the feature along with DVD-A quiet regularly.
