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RE: Sorry, you are reading that incorrectly

Decoding: converts encoded MQA to higher resolution digital.
Rendering: produces analog output.

Real meaning: Unit will decode and play MQA digital streams out the analog outputs. Unit will not decode the MQA and output a decoded digital stream. You are locked in (DRM) via the "analog hole". This means: if you purchase an MQA download you will not be able to play it on a non-MQA DAC except at degraded resolution. If you receive an MQA stream you will not be able to play it at full resolution on a non-MQA DAC.

Contrast that with the situation were MQA an open format. Then you would be able to receive and decode an MQA stream and play it on any DAC.


Tony Lauck

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