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MQA: A Pradigm Shift?

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MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) continues to divide opinion in audiophile circles.  It has been discussed in a number of previous posts in the Serious Music Blog:

In this thought-provoking article in The Abso!ute

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High End 2017: AURALiC

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AURALiC demonstrated two members of their new G2 series, the Aries G2 streaming transporter and the Vega G2 streaming .  These sources used a pair of AURALiC Merak monoblock amplifiers to drive a pair of Ryan Tempus III loudspeakers.

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AURALiC G2 Series Digital Source Products

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AURALiC has announced its new G2 Series of source products. 

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Yes … no … maybe: Thoughts on MQA from AXPONA 2017

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The development and discussion of MQA continues in the audiophile community, with a wide variety of opinions.  In this YouTube video from Stereophile you can hear the divergent views of industry professionals who attended AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) 2017.

You can follow my thread of posts on MQA here:

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MQA Update

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On I have discussed MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) in previous posts:

Here are some of the more recent development:

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Tidal Introduces MQA Streaming

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Tidal, the music streaming service, is now providing MQA streaming with its new Tidal Masters service.   Check the post "MQA (Master Quality Authenticated): An Insight" to learn more about MQA.

Tidal Masters initially offers some 199 current and classic albums, including titles from the extensive Warner Music Group catalog.  Tidal claims to have over 30,000 MQA tracks and the Tidal Masters selection should expand well beyond this initial offering.

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Wireworld Starlight CAT8 Ethernet Cable Reviewed

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The new Starlight Cat8 ethernet cable from Wireworld has been reviewed by computer audio Web site AudioStream.

Computer audio listeners who think that cables, particularly ethernet cables, don't matter, think again!  In bestowing on the Starlight the coveted AudioStream Greatest Bits award, the reviewer stated:

"...I find the Starlight CAT8 Ethernet Cable to be an extraordinary performer with the ability to reproduce fine transient detail and dynamics that are lost with other Ethernet cables."

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Firmware Update for AURALiC Aries and Aries Mini Wireless Streamers

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AURALiC announces the release of Firmware Version 4.0 for its Aries family of wireless streamers available for 2016-09-11.

This update introduces the Lightning playback engine V2, which provides a host of new features, including:

  • Bit-perfect Group Play, which allows you to group several Aries streamers and synchronise the for simultaneous playback, up to DXD and DSD256.
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Serious Music Listening Session 2016-04-16

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Serious Music hosted a Listening Session on Saturday, 2016-04-16 at the Kahuna Room of the Kapok Hotel.

The Listening session featured the Kubik and Zensor AX wireless speakers from DALI, the SVS SB-1000 subwoofer and the AURALiC Aries Mini wireless streaming node.

Here are a few pictures and videos of the day spent enjoying music, movies and music videos in a beautiful setting.

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The Lyngdorf SDA-2400 Receives a Glowing Review

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The Lyngdorf SDA-2400 amplifier has received a glowing review from Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity.

The SDA-2400 produces 200W per channel at 8Ω, doubling its output to 400W into a 4Ω load, all in an elegant, slim case that runs cool, even under full load. 

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