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First MQA-Compatible DAC from Meridian

December 10, 2014December 10, 2014 Dr. AIX 9 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, Encapsulation, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, Meridian Audio, Meridian Audio Authenticated, Meridian Explorer2, MQA, PCM, Peter Craven, Robert Stuart, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

The new MQA technology announced by Meridian last week (see previous posts) has the potential to shake things up in

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The LA and Orange County Audio Society Gala 2015

December 9, 2014December 10, 2014 Dr. AIX 27 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, Bob Levi, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, Encapsulation, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, LA & OC Audio Society, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, Meridian Audio, Meridian Audio Authenticated, MQA, PCM, Peter Craven, Robert Stuart, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society is said to be that largest group of audiophiles in the country.

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Refining the Meridian Graphic

December 8, 2014 Admin 18 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, Encapsulation, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, Meridian Audio, Meridian Audio Authenticated, MQA, PCM, Peter Craven, Robert Stuart, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

I was in a bit a hurry yesterday when I remade the Meridian MQA graphic showing “convenience” vs. “quality”. I

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Meridian MQA Update

December 7, 2014December 7, 2014 Admin 28 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, Encapsulation, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, Meridian Audio, Meridian Audio Authenticated, MQA, PCM, Peter Craven, Robert Stuart, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

I heard from Robert Stuart of Meridian via email today. He sent a very nice note offering to provide additional

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Meridian’s MQA: Swapping Rectangles for Triangles

December 6, 2014December 7, 2014 Admin 9 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, Encapsulation, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, Meridian Audio, Meridian Audio Authenticated, MQA, PCM, Peter Craven, Robert Stuart, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

You can call if what you want, but the new technology that Meridian announced last week is a data reduction

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MQA: The Day After

December 5, 2014December 5, 2014 Admin 33 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, Encapsulation, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, Meridian Audio, Meridian Audio Authenticated, MQA, PCM, Peter Craven, Robert Stuart, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

Here’s what Robert Stuart said about MQA at the end of the YouTube video introducing the technology: “MQA is a

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MQA: Meridian Delivers New Format

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 Dr. AIX 40 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, Encapsulation, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, Meridian Audio, Meridian Audio Authenticated, MQA, PCM, Peter Craven, Robert Stuart, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

I hinted at the coming announcement from high-end equipment manufacturer in yesterday’s post. Today, the veil has been removed and

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Music Will Never Be The Same Again

December 3, 2014December 3, 2014 Dr. AIX 6 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, Meridian, PCM, Spectragram, spectragraphs, Tidal, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

This headline is is front and center at the Meridian sponsored website Music Is Changing. I received a note from

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Help Get Me To CES 2015

December 2, 2014December 3, 2014 Admin 10 Comments AAC, AAC. Lossy, advanced resolution, AIX Records, analog vs. digital, Audio Filters, Audio Resolution, Audio Specifications, Audiophile Mastering, CD, CES 2015, CES Marketplace, DVD-Audio, HD Downloads, HD Music, hd-audio, Hi Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Logo, high resolution audio, high-res music, High-Resolution, High-Resolution Audio Experience, HiRes Audio, HiRes Music, HRA, HRA Listening Experience, International CES 2015, Mark Waldrep, Mastering, PCM, Spectragram, spectragraphs, UHD-Audio, Ultra HD-Audio, Ultra High Definition Audio, Ultra High Resolution Audio

The good folks at the DEG, NARAS, and CEA are planning another HRA TechZone event at the International 2015 CES

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