Is HDCD dead?

Hey! Just got back from my used CD shop where I picked up the Ricky Skaggs/Bruce Hornsby record (killer bluegrass!) and the new Neil Young 'Live in '71'(outstanding record!). Both are HDCD's! AND they only cost $7.99!! whoo-hoo!!!

I think it's a question of marketing. NOW would be the time for a HDCD marketing blitz. New titles being released all the time, sonic quality comparable to the 'other' formats, but at regular CD prices. It's a no-brainer!

Just rec'd Wayne Wallace's (Trombone-playing/Master arranger/educator/longtime member of West Coast Latin Jazz scene dating back to Azteca and continuing to work with John Santos for decades!)2 latest recordings; 'Devotion' and 'The Reckless Search For Beauty'. Intelligent, smokin', superbly recorded Latin Jazz AND....surprise! Recorded in HDCD!

I'm the proud owner of an Arcam FMJ CD23T, an HDCD player that continues to be my main CD player BUT....I also own the Oppo DV-981HD. This giant killer plays DVD-Audio, SACD, and HDCD. Has HDMI output for your video plus up to 480P output. The thing is even compatable with Kodak Picture CD. 5.1 Surround and stereo outputs. The sweetest thing about this amazing player is the price which was around $250!! The Oppo DV 970 is an even cheaper model that doesn't have the HDMI (video) capabilities if your only into the audio (although it does play DVD). There's been plenty of press on the Oppo units, almost universally positive and you certainly can't beat the price! Sold direct only thru oppodigital.com.

I must be honest, I don't own any SACD or DVD-A discs! I got into the machine for the video and when I saw the ridiculous price I figured why not go for the whole enchilada? Here's a link to some reviews by users (10 pages!!);
http://www.hdtv-source.com/reviews/B000LU8A7E_1.html, hope it helps!

Picked up this gem at my local used CD shop:
The Beach Boys Classics-Selected by Brian Wilson. Done in HDCD, glorious!!