Tidal removing all MQA

@jl1ny - unfortunately, often digital material is mastered much worse than analog. I basically went back to get better sound. I don't often play LPs, I record them in 24/192 and play the recording. Remember reel-to-reel days?

I think sometimes records sound a little warmer if that's the correct term have a tube Pre Amp and a BHK 250 amp with a Hana Red Cart good combo for Jazz

Agree with Brian about streaming in native format.     I have Tidal and Qobuz.   Tidal mostly for live content and they have some artists that only have a few tracks available on Qobuz.   

I think the next time I sit down in front of my main system I'm going to co pare tracks on each platform.  

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"MQA was founded in 2014 and is backed by several major labels, including Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music". 

That really says most of what you need to know in terms of how 'good' it is compared to free market solutions.

Listen to whatever media you like, (albums, digital, digital streaming, analog tape) and whatever file format ,(FLAC, MQA, raw analog, tape, digital lossless, AIFF, or low resolution digital files). There is enough room for all music devices and quality. It’s fair to say many audiophiles have hearing loss anyway. Listen and enjoy to your hearts content and don’t let grumpy or arrogant hi-fi snobs tell you you can’t or shouldn’t listen to MQA or anything (Bose wave radio or Oontz Bluetooth speaker) BTW I was in my garage yesterday listening to Chicago’s greatest hits ion an Oontz 3 speaker and enjoying every minute of it. When cassette tape comes back, many audio nuts will have plenty of fun. What’s wrong with it???