I read from https://www.mqa.co.uk/how-it-works:
MQA Full Decoder
Products with a full MQA Decoder unfold the file to deliver the highest possible sound quality. At this level of playback you are hearing what the artists created in the studio – with precise file and platform-specific DAC compensation and management. Partners include Bluesound, Brinkmann, dCS, Meridian, Mytek, NAD, LUMIN, Onkyo, Pioneer, TEAC and Technics.
Smartphones from brands including LG and Essential can also deliver a fully decoded MQA experience.
But when I look up these products, none mention the 3rd unfolding. When I try to find information about MQA DACs, many recommend Audioquest Dragonfly and other DACs that I know only do the 2nd unfolding. Many even recommend UAPP, which is software and does the 2nd unfolding only.
My question is: do any DACs actually unfold the 3rd level? Has this been verified by a seeing higher sample rate somewhere?
Thanks!
MQA Full Decoder
Products with a full MQA Decoder unfold the file to deliver the highest possible sound quality. At this level of playback you are hearing what the artists created in the studio – with precise file and platform-specific DAC compensation and management. Partners include Bluesound, Brinkmann, dCS, Meridian, Mytek, NAD, LUMIN, Onkyo, Pioneer, TEAC and Technics.
Smartphones from brands including LG and Essential can also deliver a fully decoded MQA experience.
But when I look up these products, none mention the 3rd unfolding. When I try to find information about MQA DACs, many recommend Audioquest Dragonfly and other DACs that I know only do the 2nd unfolding. Many even recommend UAPP, which is software and does the 2nd unfolding only.
My question is: do any DACs actually unfold the 3rd level? Has this been verified by a seeing higher sample rate somewhere?
Thanks!