[DigitalFrontEnd]

  Although MQA is (in my opinion) a clear cash-grab and nothing more, we don't need to go into full attack mode on its supporters. It's fine to have different opinions.
 
And, since we're on an opinion kick, here's mine: even if MQA signs up Spotify, Apple Music AND Pandora, I don't know if it really matters. After all, those services are based on convenience, not quality. I think the question of whether or not anyone will notice or care is absolutely appropriate.
 
MQA, even as a marketplace success, could end up much like SRS--a feature that, at its peak, was in over a billion devices...a billion devices that nobody ever bought because those devices had SRS.

What REALLY pisses me off is that in Stereophile's review of a recent very highly rated DAC, in fact the measurements were basically perfect, the reviewer concluded it was an excellent component but was disappointed it was not MQA compliant. 
 
In fact, here is a direct quote, with the DAC in question redacted:
 
"While it was frustrating not to be able to play MQA files through the xxxxxxx DAC, that didn't keep it from being the most versatile and best-sounding DAC I've heard in my listening room. It delivered superbly effortless, delicate, subtly revealing, tube-like analog output from a variety of digital file formats and sample rates, including DSD64 datastreams from SACDs."
 
Frustrating? NONSENSE. THIS is the type of BS, brainwashing crap that needs to be called out. No press that is neutral and had consumers interest at heart would ever publish a conclusion like this.

 

[OldRoadToad]

  Although MQA is (in my opinion) a clear cash-grab and nothing more, we don't need to go into full attack mode on its supporters. It's fine to have different opinions.
 
And, since we're on an opinion kick, here's mine: even if MQA signs up Spotify, Apple Music AND Pandora, I don't know if it really matters. After all, those services are based on convenience, not quality. I think the question of whether or not anyone will notice or care is absolutely appropriate.
 
MQA, even as a marketplace success, could end up much like SRS--a feature that, at its peak, was in over a billion devices...a billion devices that nobody ever bought because those devices had SRS.

​I do not care for liars and MQA is the child of a liar.    Not being a frAudiophile I am told all the time that I am "deaf" or that I "don't listen well", or that I am a "cultural Philistine"  and more.    I laugh at these manlets and their imitation of life. And fire back.  Albeit with more wit than they will ever possess.  An example of their dross?
 
Apparently, a cell phone is the audio equivalent of the ugly duckling but now turned swan and  only when the wonder that is MQA is introduced.  Then let the superlatives flow like diarrhea,  And flow it is.  Straight from the "journalists" mouths.  Ludwig reminds one of a super sized Ralph Malph on Happy Days. 
 
Turgid with the fuel of his own ego.
 
 
 
ORT

 

[manpowre]

  Although MQA is (in my opinion) a clear cash-grab and nothing more, we don't need to go into full attack mode on its supporters. It's fine to have different opinions.
 
And, since we're on an opinion kick, here's mine: even if MQA signs up Spotify, Apple Music AND Pandora, I don't know if it really matters. After all, those services are based on convenience, not quality. I think the question of whether or not anyone will notice or care is absolutely appropriate.
 
MQA, even as a marketplace success, could end up much like SRS--a feature that, at its peak, was in over a billion devices...a billion devices that nobody ever bought because those devices had SRS.

Since I have a Tascam UH-7000 ADC, I am now working on a method with spectrum analyzer and run the MQA albums on Tidal through my Yggy and identify the 24/96 playback if they been remastered to true 24/96 with sound above audible range >20khz, or if they been upscaled where there will be a noice floor at around 24 khz and above which I have seen on alot of recordings in the past.

 

[OldRoadToad]

  What REALLY pisses me off is that in Stereophile's review of a recent very highly rated DAC, in fact the measurements were basically perfect, the reviewer concluded it was an excellent component but was disappointed it was not MQA compliant. 
 
In fact, here is a direct quote, with the DAC in question redacted:
 
"While it was frustrating not to be able to play MQA files through the xxxxxxx DAC, that didn't keep it from being the most versatile and best-sounding DAC I've heard in my listening room. It delivered superbly effortless, delicate, subtly revealing, tube-like analog output from a variety of digital file formats and sample rates, including DSD64 datastreams from SACDs."
 
Frustrating? NONSENSE. THIS is the type of BS, brainwashing crap that needs to be called out. No press that is neutral and had consumers interest at heart would ever publish a conclusion like this.

So he was unable to play his MQA files in his DAC.
 
 
Stereopile is full of it, not Schiit.    They feed at the breast of advertising and feast upon bro deals to sate their egos as well as their lust for high end gear (without paying).  Always touting ever more expensive gear  simultaneously loathing those able to afford such equipment. 
 
They are the Pharisees of their heinous faith and the pigs of Orwell's Animal Farm.
 
Subjectivity pen because their statements lack the firmness of  scientific objectivity (priapic, huh? LOL!).
 
 
ORT

 

[artur9]

I think MQA needs to make an 8bit/16KHz version that unpacks to 24b/192KHz.  That will get all the streaming companies excited and after everyone switches to it my videos will stream faster.

 

[valiant66]

I have been an enthusiastic participant (or perhaps occasional instigator) of sidebars on this thread, but this MQA one seems to be getting a bit vitriolic.
 
Is there somewhere else on Head-fi it can be taken?
 
I feel like Schiit has been pretty forthright on their stance regarding MQA and there's no real need to beat this horse quite so relentlessly here.
 
Thanks.
.

 

[Letmebefrank]

I have been an enthusiastic participant (or perhaps occasional instigator) of sidebars on this thread, but this MQA one seems to be getting a bit vitriolic.

Is there somewhere else on Head-fi it can be taken?

I feel like Schiit has been pretty forthright on their stance regarding MQA and there's no real need to beat this horse quite so relentlessly here.

Thanks.
.

I agree, I've scrolled through the past 4 or 5 pages skipping every reply I see that isn't from Jason or Mike. It's getting to be ridiculous.

 

[DigitalFrontEnd]

  I think MQA needs to make an 8bit/16KHz version that unpacks to 24b/192KHz.  That will get all the streaming companies excited and after everyone switches to it my videos will stream faster.

I have a better idea...how about 0 bit, 0 Khz? 

 

[Trerit]

Whats with the love for VU meters? Unless recording I feel they are a distraction.

 

[Don Hills]

Whats with the love for VU meters? Unless recording I feel they are a distraction.

 
Because shiny...

 

[StanD]

Whats with the love for VU meters? Unless recording I feel they are a distraction.

Makes for a great light source in a dark room.

 

[US Blues]

  First article Vidar clips are in and working well!
 
(Ignore the silly PEM spacers--production will be Nylocks, but I was being lazy.)
 
 

 
Don't get too excited, though--these are first article prototypes. We're still a ways out from production.

That right there is some drool worthy Schiit. When Jason gets these just exactly perfect, all heaven will break loose.

 

[bigro]

MMM Vidar Board porn. I do Enjoy following the progress of the Vidar. It Will be a very Happy and Sad Day as Vidar will be done but it may be the last time we can follow along with the development of a product. Take your time and get it right. I think the Glossed over look my wife gave me when I started explaining why I was so excited about the Freya is similar to what Jason Got from the Metal Guy. Speaking of the Freya I asked The Wife her thoughts on the way the Remote looks as Some of us wanted something Fancier. I was expecting Her Graphic Designer/ Marketing Background to comment on how Schiity it looks. I got yet another puzzled look and she said it's a remote, looks fine. And here I thought I was the Preacher of Function over form, in Reality it is durable, works every time and is practical.

 

[45longcolt]

Nakamichi at K-Mart? How the mighty have fallen.
 
Just shows how brand names no longer mean much - except for Schiit, of course.

 

[DigitalFrontEnd]

 
Nakamichi at K-Mart? How the mighty have fallen.
 
Just shows how brand names no longer mean much - except for Schiit, of course.

I think there should be a character in the next Star Wars named Mani Vidar.