Ronnie McKinley wrote:

Anyways, tell me about HDCD. In your opinion are the discs worth seeking out
or just "snake-oil" marketing?

HDCD on an HDCD player sounds like a CD but louder.

HDCD on a CD player sounds like a low-power valve amplifier
well overdriven and seriously clipping.

The discs are worth avoiding unless you have an HDCD player.

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Roger.