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Sep 3, 2020 at 10:16 PM Post #44,221 of 45,723
I am still use Media Go for sync files with the Walkman, and can't complain.
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 12:02 AM Post #44,222 of 45,723
So back to the MQA conversation, I've got files that are detected as MQA, MQA 44.1, MQA 88.2 and MQA 96.

I'm assuming after unfold:

MQA = 24/44.1
MQA 44.1 = 24/88.2
MQA 88.2 = 176.2
MQA 96 = 192

Can anyone shed any light?
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 12:04 AM Post #44,223 of 45,723
So back to the MQA conversation, I've got files that are detected as MQA, MQA 44.1, MQA 88.2 and MQA 96.

I'm assuming after unfold:

MQA = 24/44.1
MQA 44.1 = 24/88.2
MQA 88.2 = 176.2
MQA 96 = 192

Can anyone shed any light?

All MQA files will be as 24/44.1, and then they will be unfolded to 88.2 and up, depending on the MQA file. There are some MQA files that are only 44.1, yes.
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 12:04 AM Post #44,224 of 45,723
Just to add, MQA and MQA 44.1 is not labelled as Hi-Res (gold font)
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 12:25 AM Post #44,225 of 45,723
Just to add, MQA and MQA 44.1 is not labelled as Hi-Res (gold font)

Basically, It's a compressed lossy format .. so not really hires !!
 
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Sep 4, 2020 at 12:27 AM Post #44,226 of 45,723
Basically, It's a compressed lossy format .. so not really hires !!

Well, higher than CD quality though, and streamable.

Just making sure we're all on the same line with the info :)
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 12:37 AM Post #44,227 of 45,723
The MQA only files have disappeared, I think the WM1Z wasn't detecting the bit rate so it just display as MQA. It's now all MQA 44.1 or MQA 48.
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 12:40 AM Post #44,228 of 45,723
The MQA only files have disappeared, I think the WM1Z wasn't detecting the bit rate so it just display as MQA. It's now all MQA 44.1 or MQA 48.

For MQA files only the sample rate should be shown, and not the bit rate.
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 1:33 AM Post #44,232 of 45,723
call me a bit old fashioned, but no effen way

I think it could be amazing. Imagine how fast things would go if you could directly interface with a computer, for example. No more "wait, let me type that, let me move the arrow to press that button", etc.

I'm not saying that current interfacing (mouse/keyboard) is a struggle, just saying that it could be better. Some people can think faster than the time it takes to press keys/buttons, etc.
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 1:33 AM Post #44,233 of 45,723
call me a bit old fashioned, but no effen way

This technology should enable completely deaf persons to hear sounds. So in a way it does have its essential applications.
 
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Sep 4, 2020 at 1:36 AM Post #44,234 of 45,723
This technology should enable completely deaf persons to hear sounds. So in a way it does have its essential applications.


And we where joking about neurological tiger ears powers and it has happened aaaaaa
 
Sep 4, 2020 at 1:36 AM Post #44,235 of 45,723
So back to the MQA conversation, I've got files that are detected as MQA, MQA 44.1, MQA 88.2 and MQA 96.

I'm assuming after unfold:

MQA = 24/44.1
MQA 44.1 = 24/88.2
MQA 88.2 = 176.2
MQA 96 = 192

Can anyone shed any light?
MQA is not more than 18 bit and if you have an album in both 24 bit & MQA, you will be able to hear the difference! In my hearing, there’s a total lack of body in sound. I thought it was a very good idea, but it‘s just a save in space and sound quality. When you have a Walkman this good, why settle with sound?
 
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