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Higher sample rate than 16 bit redbook

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I have a 16 bit Audio Research Dac 3 and am interested in whether any newer redbook cds are done in higher bit values.  Is it just a few specific “audiophile” discs or 95% still 16 bit.

I have heard that some recordings mentioned as higher bit rates are regarding their recorded bit rate but then are formatted down to 16 bit for the cd mastering.

I also have have res bluray /sacd/ dvd-a player so I am not looking at that issue but rather would my dac play 90% of the cds out there

Thanks
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mlsstl
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If you are willing to stream your music, Qobuz has some 24/44.1KHz music as well as some 24/96K and 24/192K material. What's available all depends on what the record company releases.

However, as noted, anything released as Redbook CD will be 16/44.1K.
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fuzztone
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Niave question?
What?
Where?
mlsstl
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@fuzztone - what do you mean, what, where?
melm
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Upsampling can be done easily in software.  I use the function within JRiver.  But it can be had in free software.  You don't have to buy any hardware.
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