Tidal now displays “MASTER” - does SONOS now support MQA?

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I just noticed that Tidal displays “MASTER” now on MQA tracks where before it would kick down to “HIFI” - has SONAS started supporting MQA?

my understanding before was that even if you were playing the master quality music, it would downgrade to hifi and this was reflected in the display. What changed? Audio Quality or just the display?

i have two gen 2 Play 5s with the sub in my office. I enjoy the sound 😁

Thank you for any input!!!

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rattyAnswer

Sonos doesn't support MQA decode. It would make no sense to unfold lossy ultrasonics which could, if anything, damage the sound. Evidence does however suggest that Sonos is able to play the files by interpreting the top 16 bits, out of which some 13 bits evidently contain useful PCM music data.

Where do you see the word "MASTER"? A screenshot would be useful.

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Bruno92

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FYI https://www.stereophile.com/content/mqa-tested-part-2-fold

Referencing Stereophile in regards to the veracity of High Res audio is like referencing PT Barnum on the veracity of the Cardiff GIant. They are both in on the hoax.

We can tell you didn't even take the time to read it. So just prejudices based on no basis.

jgatie

We can tell you didn't even take the time to read it. So just prejudices based on no basis.

And you would be wrong. I read the entire thing. Still doesn't change the fact that Stereophile is know for subjective nonsense dressed up in pseudo scientific flowery prose. It's what they trade for shiny full page ad sales.

ratty

Mark Waldrep's latest post: https://www.realhd-audio.com/?p=7258
And the YouTube exposé he links to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRjsu9-Vznc

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