HDCD compatible?

Check out www.hifimusic.se/hdcd/ Click the icon for the English language version, then click on 'The Database' to get an alphabetical listing of HDCD titles.

It should be mentioned that there are new recordings continually being released in HDCD. One reason is that many artists are not crazy about digital to begin with, and want the very best (Redbook playable) rendering of their performances.

And I'm guessing the lack of the HDCD identifier on albums will be corrected now Microsoft is handling things ;--)

Third, the HDCD process is improved, and Keith Johnson (the co-inventor of HDCD) has ressurected Reference Recordings, which has a large catalog of new releases using the ugraded process.

www.referencerecordings.com
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Thanks. The cdp I was referring to is the 5 disc marantz vc 6001. Does anyone know specifically what compatible means as it applies to this particular player? The Grateful Dead still release all their vintage live shows in HDCD and that alone is reason enough for me to need it. Thanks for all of the informed responses guys.

Thanks. I've had a hdcd player for many years, but not enough damn discs to make it seem worth the money I paid. The discs sound terrific.

I happen to like HDCD and think it a big upgrade to standard redbook. Certainly I have bought new releases that still have HDCD. It's my impression that although HDCD discs are being produced, fewer players seem to contain the Pacific HDCD chip these days, which is a shame.