[mrnikt]

Hope I don't break any forum rules
A very good explanation of how MQA works - and what quality you can expect
https://www.audiostream.com/content/mqa-decoding-explained

 

[Stefanmz7]

Thanks! That's a really useful and good illustrated link.

 

[mrnikt]

Glad I could help you

 

[hmscott]

And, not to worry, our headphones will now have MQA built-in to enjoy

"Remain Calm, All is Well"

The first MQA headphones are (nearly) here (!!)
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/the-first-mqa-headphones-are-nearly-here/ar-BB18BAoc

ASUS LAUNCHES FIRST GAMING HEADSET WITH MQA - Sep 01 2020
https://www.mqa.co.uk/newsroom/news/asus-headphones

ESS Introduces Suite of USB CODECs featuring Audiophile SABRE DACs
ESS Simplifies high-quality USB-C audio solutions for headsets, adaptors and more
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-...B-CODECs-featuring-Audiophile-SABRE-DACs.html

Make way for the deluge of MQA inevitability...?

Please don't give the MQA folks any ideas about MQA certified headphones! More seriously...

It had already happened when you posted this back in 12-16-2019... see the date on the ESS Headphone / Headset MQA decoder product release: 01-04-2019...

 

[Astrogoth]

You could always buy a Fiio M11, update it to the latest BETA firmware, plug in your favorite headphones and enjoy MQA files. Easy.