[mike138]

I've been trying out the free month of TIDAL and I might stick with it. Not because of MQA - I can't tell a difference between it and the other hifi files. However, their music selection is really, really good.

 

[pdickerson]

I have been listening to MQA for the past week and albums that I have listened to hundreds of times over vinyl on marantz and dual turntable 30 years ago finally take me back to those days but x2.

I applaude Bob for delivering better sound quality and providing an elegant solution that will make it available to the masses.

We should all be behind improving audio quality delivering music as it should be

 

[canthearyou]

I've been trying out the free month of TIDAL and I might stick with it. Not because of MQA - I can't tell a difference between it and the other hifi files. However, their music selection is really, really good.

Probably the first to say they can't hear a difference.

 

[pdickerson]

When will we see these 30,000 MQA files that are supposed to be ready and waiting?

They are adding albums everyday.

 

[Roybenz]

Anywhere to see complete list?

 

[TadMorose]

Anywhere to see complete list?

It's not complete, but it's the best there is at the moment It's being updated every day.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10VtON9VjMAt3uyHC2-Oo2MjIa3orv9DKZfwiRQKmTAA/edit#gid=945476039

 

[pippen99]

  It's not complete, but it's the best there is at the moment It's being updated every day.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10VtON9VjMAt3uyHC2-Oo2MjIa3orv9DKZfwiRQKmTAA/edit#gid=945476039

Is there anyway to put that into chronological order of addition or highlight new additions?

 

[TadMorose]

  Is there anyway to put that into chronological order of addition or highlight new additions?

I doubt it. The file is being maintained by people from the Roon forum and it's open to anyone who wants to add things they find.

 

[HesNot]

So I've been listening to MQA Tidal on my MacBook Air - so I have software decoding but using the built in DAC (it sounds pretty good to be honest) but I'd like to try Tidal with a better DAC (and music in general although my MacBook is not my primary listening device). What is not clear to me is do I need an MQA compatible DAC as well to take advantage of the full abilities of MQA - or will any DAC capable of higher resolutions work since the decoding is happening on the software side?

I have a Pioneer XDP100 and am looking forward to the Android app whenever it arrives but in the meantime I'd like to expand the range of the MacBook. Also I'd like a DAC I can use in a setup with my smartphone as well in certain situations so something like the Meridien Explorer2 is less than ideal since it does not have a built in battery.

Thanks!

 

[L8MDL]

A nice MQA article:
http://archimago.blogspot.ca/2017/02/comparison-hardware-decoded-mqa-using.html

 

[raypin]

Mm...any news when Tidal MQA will be rolled-out for portable devices (DAPs)?

 

[jwbrent]

Mm...any news when Tidal MQA will be rolled-out for portable devices (DAPs)?

Yes, looking forward to that ...

 

[revand]

Here is the best explanation of MQA "unfolding" so far:
 
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/748-mqa-civilians/
 
Now I understand what does it mean renderer....
I am eagerly waiting for the firmware update for my Audioquest Dragonfly Red...

 

[Steve Buck]

So I've been listening to MQA Tidal on my MacBook Air - so I have software decoding but using the built in DAC (it sounds pretty good to be honest) but I'd like to try Tidal with a better DAC (and music in general although my MacBook is not my primary listening device). What is not clear to me is do I need an MQA compatible DAC as well to take advantage of the full abilities of MQA - or will any DAC capable of higher resolutions work since the decoding is happening on the software side?

I have a Pioneer XDP100 and am looking forward to the Android app whenever it arrives but in the meantime I'd like to expand the range of the MacBook. Also I'd like a DAC I can use in a setup with my smartphone as well in certain situations so something like the Meridien Explorer2 is less than ideal since it does not have a built in battery.

Thanks!

i think the tidal software unfolds to a certain level (88khz & 96khz). for the full unfold of 192khz and above , then thats where the mqa certified dacs come in.. there is an option on the tidal setting to set a passthrough uncoded option..then the mqa dac can do its magic and unfold fully 
at least thats how i understand it..

 

[erich6]

i think the tidal software unfolds to a certain level (88khz & 96khz). for the full unfold of 192khz and above , then thats where the mqa certified dacs come in.. there is an option on the tidal setting to set a passthrough uncoded option..then the mqa dac can do its magic and unfold fully 
at least thats how i understand it..

This is correct