All items tagged with Master Quality Authenticated (50)

Japanese Label UNAMAS Chooses MQA Format to Showcase Hi-Res Recordings

July 12, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Japanese Label UNAMAS Chooses MQA Format to Showcase Hi-Res Recordings

UNAMAS, the Japanese hi-res music label run by award-winning recording engineer, Mick Sawaguchi, has selected ten albums from their catalogue for encoding in MQA. The recordings, ranging from Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” performed by the Unamas String Quintet, to Hiroshi Fukamizu’s “Everything for Drums”, will be available from July 15 on music download service, e-onkyo music, priced at ¥3.000 ($29 / £19) each.

Download audioXpress June 2016 and Learn More About the Future of Audio Product Design

May 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Download audioXpress June 2016 and Learn More About the Future of Audio Product Design

This month, learn more on how Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) end-to-end technology is redefining the source for music. We interview Electro-Harmonix tube engineer Alan Otto, and Eminence’s Rob Gault and include a report on the CanJam SoCal 2016 show. We also discuss acoustic metamaterials, how audio cables affect the sound we hear, review the Dayton Audio OmniMic V2 acoustic measurement system, and feature a DIY project of an ecological power supply for power amplifiers.

Decisive Momentum for MQA at Munich High End 2016

May 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Decisive Momentum for MQA at Munich High End 2016

This year’s High End show in Munich was a decisive moment for Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), the technology and the UK-based private company. Adopted by an increasing number of hardware and content partners, the revolutionary end-to-end technology that delivers master quality audio in a file that’s small enough to stream or download is now closer to become mainstream following the announcement that Warner Music Group and MQA have entered a long-term licensing deal.

A Bridge to Better Audio?

January 18, 2016 by Joao Martins

A Bridge to Better Audio?

Returning from ALMA International Symposium & Expo (AISE) and CES 2016 show in Las Vegas - both extremely enlightening and motivating - we felt motivated to write about high-resolution audio (again). HRA was the main theme chosen for AISE 2016 – “Hi Res Audio: A Bridge To Build Or A Bridge Too Far?” – debated in all possible perspectives in an insightful and constructive manner.

7digital Offers Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Content to Stream or Download

January 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

7digital Offers Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Content to Stream or Download

B2B digital music and radio services company, 7digital announced their first content available in Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology, allowing the delivery of master quality audio in files small enough to stream or download. Onkyo is already working with 7digital to provide MQA files in its high resolution audio store, onkyomusic.com.

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Launches Major Partnerships and New Development Platforms at CES 2016

January 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) Launches Major Partnerships and New Development Platforms at CES 2016

Bob Stuart’s MQA initiative is undoubtedly one of the most important audio technologies under the spotlight at CES 2016. Just prior to the opening of the show (Jan 6-9, Las Vegas, NV), MQA has confirmed major new partnerships with both content and hardware companies, as well as new development platforms for manufacturers wishing to support the format.

November 19, 2015 by Joao Martins

A New High-Resolution _ Logo

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), in cooperation with The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) and The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing announced they would be adopting a new logo to promote the adoption of high-resolution music. This is different from the original High-Resolution Audio logo… Is there any logic in this?

Meridian Launches New Upgraded 808v6 Signature Reference Compact Disc Player With MQA Decoder

November 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Meridian Launches New Upgraded 808v6 Signature Reference Compact Disc Player With MQA Decoder

Meridian has introduced the latest generation of the 808 source player, part of its 800 Reference Series, specifically developed to render the very best sound from Compact Disc and network audio. The new 808v6 now decodes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) sources and features upgraded S/PDIF and USB Receivers.

MQA Expands Industry Support at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015

October 1, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Expands Industry Support at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) the ground-breaking music technology created by Bob Stuart, will be one of the highlights at the 2015 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, which will also see the world premier of the new Mytek product, The Brooklyn—a USB2 DAC, preamplifier and headphone amp with MQA support.

Getting Ready for Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015

September 30, 2015 by Joao Martins

Getting Ready for Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2015

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) is the premier event in the United States for high-end audio and increasingly also for headphone and personal audio experiences. The 12th edition of RMAF is about to start once again at the Marriott Denver, CO (October 2-4) and promises to be the largest and best ever, with great seminars and product launches.

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