A JVC XRCD still contains 16/44.1 data. The XRCD process is a noise shaping algorithm that attempts to increase apparent resolution of the 16/44.1 datastream derived from higher reolution studio masters.
Thus I'd expect the XRCD to sound different than the standard version of the CD when upsampled.
As Avguygeorge mentioned, it's a cheap experiment, and I'd have trouble resisting if I had the hardware. Let us know how the experiment turns out!
Thus I'd expect the XRCD to sound different than the standard version of the CD when upsampled.
As Avguygeorge mentioned, it's a cheap experiment, and I'd have trouble resisting if I had the hardware. Let us know how the experiment turns out!