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Software HDCD Decoding?

Posted by Cliff on from the 16-1=20? dept.

Toshito asks: "I found that I have several CD's with HDCD encoding. I understand that these CD's contain a 20 bits stream encoded in the 16 bits (the original signal is truncated at 15 bits). A standard CD player will play the 15 bits version, but you have to get a HDCD compatible player to access the 20 bits version. My question is: do you know of any way to decode this stream on a computer with software only? Is the decodind method secret and only available in chip (hardware) form?"

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  1. Re:compatible? by Vinum · · Score: 2, Funny

    It is very compatible... with players licensed by Microsoft to play it ;)

  2. Suggestion by Copperhead · · Score: 2, Funny
    If you know the answer and you decide to respond, you may want to post your answer anonymously so as to keep the feds from beating down your door with a warrent.

    I would love to see the Taco, et al. fight a court order kindy requesting them to turn over the userid and ip of the poster who cracked their "encryption system".

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    Your reality is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever. - Baron Munchausen
  3. Re:Software Only? Sure... by foobar104 · · Score: 3, Funny

    talk to Microsoft about licensing it, as they purchased Pacific Microsonics....

    Okay, I know this is dumb, but at first I read this as, "the purchased Pacific Histrionics, which seems very much like the sort of company Microsoft would want to purchase.

    Well, it amused me, anyway.