MQA CDs available from Japan

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BlueFox
BlueFox Posts: 15,251
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I think I will buy a few, rip the files, and then play them through my Lumin for the full MQA experience.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/feature/Worlds_First_HiRes_CD_by_Universal_Music_Japan
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

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Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,623
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    I like the couple of MQA downloads I have.

    Nice soundstage, detailed. Vocals seems well placed with good space between instruments.

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,599
    edited June 2018
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    There was some negative commentary regarding MQA in the letters from readers section in the June issue of Stereophile.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,623
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    The ZZ Top "First Album" 192/24 MQA that I have is closest that I have found to my original vinyl pressing.

    Cleaner, black background that the vinyl has never been able to achieve for me. But has the texture and warmth that I LOVE from the original pressing.

    I also have the Rhino non-remastered version of "First Album". It's not bad, but lacks the warmth and texture that the MQA brought to the table.
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,005
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    I do not care for the sound of MQA that I've heard. Uninvolving is how I'd describe it.
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