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Do 24 bit cdps play HDCD discs ???

Can anyone confirm that a 24 bit cdp (NAD C540) can effectively play HDCD's? As a neubie to digital technical issues I am looking for enlightenment. An Arcam 8SE player has HDCD capability with 20 bits but do cdps with more than 20 by default play HDCD's?
rgd
tml2
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I dont belive the amont of bits has anything to o with HDCD.You need a HDCD chip in your unit.
tomp
37 posts
 
Absolutely yes, but you'll not hear the beneficial difference of HDCD sound unless your CDP comes with a HDCD decoder.
garfish
1,840 posts
 
I agree with the above two posts, ie the player must have an HDCD decoding chip, and this has nothing to do with 24/96 capability. Cheers. Craig.
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