Cheap DAC w/MQA to stream Tidal to Denon x6700h

Why spend extra money to listen to lossy compressed audio? If you must the Bluesound Node is probably the cheapest, the full MQA unfold involves a lot of license fees to MQA the company so there aren't really affordable solutions.

qirex said:

Why spend extra money to listen to lossy compressed audio? If you must the Bluesound Node is probably the cheapest, the full MQA unfold involves a lot of license fees to MQA the company so there aren't really affordable solutions.

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Thank you

qirex said:

Why spend extra money to listen to lossy compressed audio? If you must the Bluesound Node is probably the cheapest, the full MQA unfold involves a lot of license fees to MQA the company so there aren't really affordable solutions.

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Dont know if Tidal is worth it but Im trying to see. Seems to ba lack of hi quality music to stream direct to Denon. Limited to 44.... its too bad

I have a streamer and a DAC from Project that, between them, does full MQA decoding. Stream Box S2 Ultra and Pre Box S2 Digital. MQA sounds great most of the time depending upon source material. I have an advanced math degree and can appreciate the science behind MQA and with full MQA decoding I can hear it. It is way more than these people say. You will have to use the Pure Direct input to avoid re-digitizing.

tvstaff said:

Hi, I just bought a Denon x6700h and it does not have MQA.

I like streaming Tidal. Is there an inexpensive device I can hook up to my Denon so I can stream Tidal and get MQA?

Thank you

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Yes, I use the iFi Zen DAC for that purpose at just over $100. There is also a Donald DAC from another company if you want even more minimal.