upsampling CDP's for $1500? Big difference?

I also have a Raysonic with optional upsampling. Unlike Dopogue though I find that the upsampling can, on occasion, sound better than 16/44. This usually occurs when I play old(er) CD's. In 16/44 they can sound bright/edgy and the upsampling mode smooths it all out and makes it much more listenable. Other than that I also prefer 16/44. I'm not sure I would like a CDP with only upsampling though. FWIW.

Great info. Thank you. It's nice that the Raysonic gives you the option to switch back and fourth. I was actually reading about them earlier. That looks like a very nice player indeed.

Donjr, note that the CD 128 is the only Raysonic model I know where the upsampling is optional. As far as I know, it is standard and non-defeatable on the CD168. Dave

I have heard the Raysonic and like it a great deal.My favorite is the JAS Musik 1.2.It upsamples to 96/24 and sounds great with everything I try.It also does HDCD decoding.

I agree with Dopogue. I have a few Marantz Universal and DVD players and they offer optional upsampling for music CDs. They sound worse when I select upsampling. Specific music details disappear. Terrible. I'm more and more convinced that the overall sound quality of a CD has SO MUCH to do with how and when it was recorded and produced. If the CD is well recorded, you're 3/4 of the way there in my humble opinion.