Higher sample rate than 16 bit redbook


Niave question

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
128x128audiotomb
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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Slice and dice those bits and bytes with SoX - Sound eXchange... The free Swiss Army knife of audio signal resampling...

PS - Give me a break mods...