Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MQA and its problems

2021-05-01 Thread mftech
Eventually MQA will become a toxic name similar to Aspartane... Tête à FLAC 2 X SB Classic 2 X SB2 1 X SB Boom 1 X SB Touch 1 X Transporter 2 X Duet + Remote 3 X Rpi+Picoreplayer 2 X Chromecast 1 X Chromecast Audio 1 X Atoll ST100 All devives connected via CeolBOX server aka The Musical Box

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MQA and its problems

2021-05-01 Thread Wombat
The CD quality files at Tidal may be the same encrypted MQA files with only the MQA flagging is removed. So you may get only 13bit to listen to. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/mqa-deep-dive-i-published-music-on-tidal-to-test-mqa.22549/page-97#post-764249 Transporter

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] CD player

2021-05-01 Thread scala
Thanks a lot for all replies, and apologies for being slow myself. Basically I see that you confirm that it is not feasible in a simple way. I appreciate the suggestions of alternative solutions, but these go beyond the simplicity I was looking for. My motivation is that I'm considering a full re

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MQA and its problems

2021-05-01 Thread Zombie
Tidal has decided to have a cheaper option for CD only and add the option for "masters", 360 sound and other types of sliced bread at a higher cost. This will begin in Australia. Zombie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MQA and its problems

2021-05-01 Thread Heuer
I see Radio Paradise are offering a MQA stream via Bluesound. Hopefully it won't impact the normal FLAC service. Lounge: Transporter>Audio Synthesis DAX Decade>Audio Research LS22>Krell FPB300>Wilson Benesch Act 1's + 2 x Velodyne SPL1000 sub's Kitchen: SB3>Topping DAC>Arcam Solo>Anthony Gallo