The best part about MQA bankruptcy..

Actually, why are we talking like mqa is the past?  It's currently running more than ever on Tidal.

The article that I read (HiFi Pig) quoted the owners and administrators that MQA had gone into administration as part of a process to facilitate its sale and continuation, including with new systems and technology.

Sadly I do not think we have seen the last of MQA as yet.

I can confirm that since Golden Sounds' expose' of MQA, about a year ago, things have got measurable better. Some recordings in MQA are fabulous.

However it's greed as usual that has been their "unfolding", forcing the purchase of a specially equipped DAC for the full privilege is ridiculous.

All they needed to do was sell a $20 upgrade software package or add another buck to Tidal subscriptions.

This'll probably sink Tidal because now there's no advantage to using it bar geographical restrictions.

Since many hardware manufacturers and chip companies have heavily invested in MQA I expect MQA to be sold for a buck to prevent lawsuits.

I'm still thinking they'll keep MQA going in some capacity, but I wouldn't want Tidal to go down with it as collateral damage. I'm not a MQA fan/hater, but I do like Tidal.

Bankruptcy applies to individuals. Administration is an option in the UK for insolvent companies. MQA's has been heavily loss making for the past couple of years.  Administration involves handing over control of the company to an administrator who is effectively given control over the company and its future.