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Role of HDCD in an upsampling world

I am wondering about taking the plunge into upsampling players or possibly an outboard DAC.

My question is what will that do my HDCD discs? I have several hundred or so, and more on the way. These are some of the best sounding CDs in my collection and the music is nearly all of my favorites.

How can I best take advantage of HDCD and upsampling?

My system:

Arcam Diva 92

Rouge 99 Magnum (Sylvania chrome dome 6snt GTs)

Bryston 4B ST (Soon to be departed, likely for new Rouge Zeus)

Thiel CS 2.3

Cardas Golden Reference cables, PS Audio Lab II power cords, Power Plant, Ultimate Outlet, DH Cones and squares.

Thanks for this and all the advice in the past.
johnmcalpin

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johnmcalpin OP
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That Cary is one of the players that got me started on upsampling because it had HDCD.

Arcam now has the FMJ 33, an upsampling player but it is unclear if it has HDCD as did the Diva 92 and the FMJ 23. If so, that might be best for me given my enjoyment of my current Arcam.

Another caveat: One of my trusted audio experts says hold off on the source until I settle my amplifier question.
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