reading and decoding hdcd`s


hi everyone,
what is the best way to get the most out of listening to hdcd`s?i have a rega planet 2000,do you upgrade and get a new cdp or can do you get a dac?can dac`s decode hdcd`s?
can you name some ways to go
thanks,al
alpass

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