Which, again, points to the improvement being at the master level not anything to do with MQA per-se. Where MQA-versions have sounded better (or just different) it was invariably down to it being a different master.Īnd in every case where the MQA version was “better”, replaying it on non-MQA hardware (with, or without the first unfold being done in software) still resulted in it sounding better. In most of those, where I’ve been able to match the original masters between MQA and non-MQA versions, I found that the non-MQA versions invariable sounded either indistinguishable or better. And we enjoyed the get togethers.Įnjoy the music the way it sound best to you.Īlong the way, since MQA launched, I’ve done a number of comparisons to it and non-MQA versions of various albums. However, all the listeners own high end equipment and have invested a huge amount in audio equipment. A bunch of old audiophiles getting together, so our ears may not be the best … We didn’t take any measurements. This stated, the testing was ALL subjective. Overall it seems like there was less noise using Qobuz and for the most part the Qobuz Hi Rez files were better to listen too. The rest of us like Qobuz by a much wider margin, one of the group choosing Qobuz 46 out of 50 songs. In the one case, out of 50 songs it was 26 for Tidal and 24 for Qobuz. In blind testing in most cases - all except one - the listeners chose Qobuz over Tidal. So, while there will never be an absolutely perfect digital format out there, there are promises of possible better ones. So, there are still really good audiophiles working on developing even better digital. The one beneficial thing we all agreed about concerning MQA is that those that developed it put a substantial - and I mean very substantial - amount of effort into this new digital format. And don’t forget about the amount you have to invest into new equipment just to enjoy MQA. If you like the MQA Master better than you may like the music more, but overall IMO we’re getting the best bang for the buck with CD and SACD. IMO, those that have CDs and SACDs don’t need MQA. From my experience with T, I don’t think in streaming we receive the full MQA experience, even when using high end equipment and 940 mbps…īut these tests will be purely subjective with two listeners comparing notes.Īnd yes, Q has a weird name. We’re wondering just how many of the MQA details/differences actually come thru while streaming. Second we’re going to compare T’s MQA files with the CDs on a friend’s system. I expect there will be as shown in other tests, but how much is the question. First we’re going to see if there is a difference in the CD sound. We’re beginning some MQA tests using CDs. Plus I’m not into rap, so T’s daily pictures of rappers just didn’t come over well. Everything is much more refined and clear with Q - IMO. I would like to hear and see more frequency comparisons between Tidal (T) and Qobuz (Q). Tidal has NEW stuff on there in high res. THe great thing about Tidal for me is with SACD and Dvd-audio all the disks were old OLD music from 70’s or earlier. I have an ifi micro DSD black label does 2nd unfold of MQA and I think most stuff is stunning. Not odd from what I seen I uninstalled amazon music hd app in like an hour after trial it’s worthless compared to Tidal and Qobuz. Someone mentions that earlier here and someone says that’s odd. Or clinical it’s not musical at all.Īmazon is garbage SOOO many of their albums and tracks listed as high fi had one or two tracks in entire album high res, entire rest of album was cd quality. Qobuz(dumbest name ever) I think you guys are right it does have maybe more detail but it’s totally lifeless sounding. I find Tidal more lively better sounding say as if you were to be using a nice tube amp type sound. Not to mention I turn 50 in two weeks from today I sure as hell know I’m not hearing out to 30,000 hz. Tidal tracks via Audirvana I think when I use ASIO it sounds much better than the Tidal app does.Īlso that test graph most of the difference is in area we as human’s aren’t even supposed to be able to hear.
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