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Considering HDCD players

HDCDis a major concern for me.

I am thinking that I can get some more detail and resolution if I upgrade from my Arcam CD 23T.

Players on the audition list include the Linn Ikemi, Naim CDX2, Cary 306/200 and possibly the BAT.

The cd would feed into a Rogue 99 Magnum and Zeus power amp then through Thiel 2.3s. (I also use a Plinius SA-102, on standby while I tinker with tube power.)

Interconnects are Cardas Golden reference, speaker lines are Neutral Reference. Power cords include PS Audio extreme statements, Shunyata Black Hydra. Everything rests on Sistrum platforms.
As stated, I am committted to HDCD and not yet thinking about a high-rez format.

Any suggestions?
johnmcalpin

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unclejeff
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I live in an area where I can audition HDCD, DVD-A and SACD and, yes there are very valid reasons to invest in each format.

However, the above post reminding us that the vast majority of titles are available only in redbook compels me to stick with a really good upsampling CD player.

There are several marvelous units around, the best being the Audio Aero Capitole Mark II and the new kid on the block which is the EMM.

I am going to stick with my Audio Aero at least until the various other formats sort themselves out, and perhaps long after that as the AA's circuit board is upgradable and my investment is in Redbook and I don't want to go out and buy it all over again.
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