shadorne, I totally agree. MQA, to my ears, is inferior even to Redbook CD in every aspect.
MQA is Legit!
Ok, there is something special about MQA. Here is my theory: MQA=SACD. What do I mean by this? I mean that since there might be the "perception" it sounds better, then there is way more care put into the mastering and the recording. Of course I have Redbook CD's that sound just as good (although they tend to be "HDCD" lol)... Bottom line: a great recording sounds great. I wish more labels and artists put more time into this--it's great to hear a song for the 1000th time and discover something new.
What are your thoughts on MQA and SACD?
What are your thoughts on MQA and SACD?
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Mofimadness, most MQAs are from different masters than the equivalent CDs. When I have heard both from what I know to be the same master, CD always sounds substantially better. In addition to having to be from the same master, the levels have to both be within .1dB, or the louder files tends to be perceived as better. |
@jethro1964... Not sure if "better" is the correct word? These were taken from the MQA website: "MQA reveals every detail of the original recording." "MQA captures 100% of the original studio performance. It then cleverly adapts to deliver the highest quality playback your product can support." So the way that I read that, is that, it is supposed to sound better? Master Quality Authentication |
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