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IS there such an animal?
HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital ) is a proprietary audio encode-decode process that was a Microsoft developed product but discontinued way back in 2005. HDCD needed a bespoke decoding chip inside the CD player, in order to take advantage ... 
newer CD player w/DAC that could replace AMR CD-77.1
REGA ISIS cdp/DAC or better still REGA ISIS VALVE cdp/DAC https://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-rega-isis-cd-player-2/   each unit sold has two matched ( 2) lasers on reserve at REGA to bulletproof you going fwd.   
Would you sell for cash?
“… In God we trust, everybody else pays cash …”  
hearing loss and speaker selection
Instead of fretting over the possible shortcomings at both frequency extremes, may I suggest that you if you simplify and hone your focus on the VERY BEST midrange reproduction you can get ….. all good will be restored and angst relieved.That’s wh... 
FM Tuners
Check out this website for info and reviews and shootouts .  https://www.fmtunerinfo.com/reviewsM-N.html        
Sparkler CD Player or Transport?
If you want a half size unit that is a bona fide reference class cdp or transport+ stand-alone DAC, check out CYRUS. They have your all in one or separates options.  here is the link for their all-in-one cd player that will be an upgrade to the SP... 
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
       
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Christmas in the Trenches – John McDermott Christmas in the Trenches " is a haunting ballad sung by a proud Canadian, John McDermott that tells the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce between the British and German lines on the Western Front durin... 
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
CELTIC WOMAN - Carol of the Bells    
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
GREG LAKE - I Believe in Father Christmas, ( remastered in 4K)   Greg Lake with Ian Anderson      
Rega Osiris, Isis updates
I have the OSIRIS integrated and it’s stablemate ISIS VALVE cdp/DAC ….built like tanks and true high-end performance. (1) Nada new from my dealer “… If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it …”  (2) ditto nada new so far from REGA itself.  https://www.r... 
Arcam 850 fault code
  https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/arcam-avr850-fault-01   On YouTube        
Seeking A New DAC - Recommendations
BRYSTON https://www.stereophile.com/content/bryston-bda-3-da-processor https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/digital-reviews/spdif-dac-reviews/bryston-bda-3-dac/   https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BYBDA3        
Damaged Driver
     
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
CARDAS CLEAR http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1214/Wireworld_Platinum_Starlight_DH_Labs_Silver_Sonic_Cardas_Clear_USB_Cable.htm https://hifiplus.com/articles/cardas-audio-clear-high-speed-serial-buss-cable/