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MQA Dac playing non MQA sources

First time post and trying to learn all I can.  Planning to buy a Dac soon along with a CD player.  It’s going to be connected to my McIntosh integrated amp. To the point.... if I buy a MQA Dac will everything else still play through it with no problem? If MQA is not needed can I choose to bypass it and still get quality sound?  
canoe

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canoe OP
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I actually looked at streamers last night online .. primarily looked at the bluenode 2i and a Cambridge model. I can see where this would benefit me and what I want to achieve. Looks like the Node will play MQA if needed say with Tidal. That being said I can come out of the Node to a external DAC then to the McIntosh and the quality outstanding - Right?
canoe OP
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Thanks for all the replies. Very helpful. When you read about MQA , it does look like there are strong opinions of both sides with everyone. I don’t have to have it. I just wanted to make sure I was not cheating myself by not getting it.  I’m retiring in a year and plan to get this all in place soon.  Thanks again..
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