Archimago wrote: > Well, I really hope this isn't the future for Apple! > > IMO, if Steve Jobs were still around I think he'll look at this and be > unimpressed with the scheme. Of course we're dealing with Tim Cook these > days so who knows what he's up to. Considering how reluctant Apple has > been to even allow their mobile hardware to function beyond 48kHz, I'd > be amazed if they suddenly embrace MQA with all this focus on > "unfolding" their "audio origami" into 192kHz and higher.
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