[MadDane]

Gilly,

I forgot to ask will the explorer support MQA?

Thanks,

Claus

 

[Gilly87]

Gilly,

I forgot to ask will the explorer support MQA?

Thanks,

Claus

 
We definitely want to integrate MQA in the future

 

[MadDane]

Thanks Gilly!

 

[swannie007]

   
We definitely want to integrate MQA in the future

That is good news as I have read good things about MQA and Meridian is a company that really knows it's stuff.

 

[glassmonkey]

 

Gilly,

I forgot to ask will the explorer support MQA?

Thanks,

Claus

 
We definitely want to integrate MQA in the future

I think the future of MQA is streaming services like Tidal.

 

[woodcans]

I think the future of MQA is streaming services like Tidal.

That's its only possible future. If MQA requires file management, I'll never use it. If it sounds as good or better than Tidal AND is just as or easier to use, then I'm there.

 

[pedalhead]

Without wishing to derail the thread, MQA smells of DRM to me. It's not initially being released under that guise, but it's a very small step to use the built in authentication for DRM purposes. Anyway, time will tell...

 

[glassmonkey]

Without wishing to derail the thread, MQA smells of DRM to me. It's not initially being released under that guise, but it's a very small step to use the built in authentication for DRM purposes. Anyway, time will tell...

I can see that being the case. What I really want to see is the ability to convert my library to MQA, without DRM. I want the equivalent of HiRes mp3. If it isn't going that way, I will happily let it play on Tidal, Spotify, Deezer and the like. I don't want to have to rebuy my library, nor should I be expected to.

 

[swannie007]

What the hell is DRM? It sounds like the devil!

 

[pedalhead]

What the hell is DRM? It sounds like the devil!

 
Not far off... https://www.defectivebydesign.org/faq

 

[swannie007]

Wow! Not good! I will avoid this DRM like the plague and suggest others do the same. Talk about "Big Brother". Scary.

 

[masterpfa]

Hopefully not long for MQA.

Quote:

  I can see that being the case. What I really want to see is the ability to convert my library to MQA, without DRM. I want the equivalent of HiRes mp3. If it isn't going that way, I will happily let it play on Tidal, Spotify, Deezer and the like. I don't want to have to rebuy my library, nor should I be expected to.

I cannot see why DRM would apply to these files, but we should see soon.
 
From the Meridian website
"MQA is an end-to-end process that starts by capturing every detail and nuance from the original master recording"

I believe encoded at the recording stage so original recordings in ALAC, FLAC and WAV would be encrypted
MQA decoded required or else playback will be at 24/44.1
 May not be possible YET to convert to MQA

 

[hardbop]

@Gilly87 
 
Does the Echobox have ALSA incorporated in the OS?
 
I'd like to be able to use it with the ALO Continental Dual Mono, which uses ALSA for its DAC. At one point I could connect my android phone to that amp with a OTG cable, but the phone lost that ability somehow.

 

[Gilly87]

@Gilly87
 

Does the Echobox have ALSA incorporated in the OS?

I'd like to be able to use it with the ALO Continental Dual Mono, which uses ALSA for its DAC. At one point I could connect my android phone to that amp with a OTG cable, but the phone lost that ability somehow.

Heya,

The Explorer doesn't currently support OTG; it has a digital coax output, but no USB OTG at the moment.

We're working on getting 5.1 up and running, which may help with OTG support before launch, but I can't make any promises right now.

 

[Jackpot77]

Heya,

The Explorer doesn't currently support OTG; it has a digital coax output, but no USB OTG at the moment.

We're working on getting 5.1 up and running, which may help with OTG support before launch, but I can't make any promises right now.

Did that reviewer with the pre-production Explorer ever manage to finish their review, @Gilly87? Sure most people are doing to get a hint of what is coming their way in a few months!