What is HDCD?
Many Linn CD players are equipped with HDCD technology. HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is a patented process that enables a CD to deliver the full richness and details of the original music source. HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits of real musical information, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs. The HDCD decoder chip also includes a HDCD precision filter which improves the sound quality of any CD played in the machine. HDCD CDs can be identified by the presence of the HDCD logo on the back of the album cover. HDCD CDs are available at most music stores and on Internet music sites (see www.linnrecords.com).
The HDCD process is used during recording as well as playback. The HDCD Process cancels additive distortions and simultaneously provides additional data (music information). This can be played on a normal CD player or a HDCD CD player. The HDCD CD player will give you a higher level of playback of the CD.
