Can upsamplers alter a CD's sonic performance?


If I take a regular CD, recorded at 16/44 and put it in the tray of an upsampler player, will it play that CD at a higher rate, say,192 or something similiar? My question really is, merely by dropping the disc in the unit, will it perform/sound better?
sal

Showing 1 response by detlof

Sal, I am only familiar with the Purcel and what it did, regarding soundstage, dissolving powers, presentation of voices and solo instruments and smoothing out that otherwise sometimes a bit brash and forward highend, I found quite amazing. I could not stand listening to redbook CDs without it anymore. Mind you, I'm basically still a vinyl man.
Happy listening!