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MSB Analog DAC with MQA

I just wanted to share with those of you with the MSB Analog DAC. I recently received the new MQA USB module and it really works well. I have been playing Tidal MASTER files through the old Quad Rate USB and they were good but with the full MQA decoding the sound is really much better. I have a fuller more detailed sound stage, easier to identify individual instruments but the blending into a whole is also much nicer. Soundstage slightly wider but much more depth, the quiets are easier to pin point without being overwhelmed by louder notes. Very happy with the upgrade. I stream through an Aurender N100SSD with Tidal. As far as my own files, DSD, Hi Res PCM, redbook all still sound great. 
davt
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mikelavigne
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Congrats davt, on your MQA feedback.

I’ve got the MSB Select II with the MQA quad rate USB also and have really enjoyed the MQA master files on Tidal. i have to admit i was a serious skeptic on MQA but no more. some of those files are very, very, good. I would generally agree with your descriptions. it’s a more musical, less ’processed’ type sound.

the quality does vary with the resolution differences; the best being the 192-24 and 352-24 files. my own higher rez files are also better.

i use the SGM server with HQ Player, Roon, and Tidal and it’s very seamless and easy to navigate.

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