MQA goes into administration
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MQA goes into administration

MQA goes into administration, the UK’s equivalent to Chapter 11 in the US but is continuing to trade as usual. Recently the company announced the creation of a new HiRes wireless codec originally called MQAir which was recently renamed to SCL6. However, this does not seem to have set the audio world alight with many industry pundits sceptical about another lossy wireless codec to join the likes of aptX, LDAC, and LHDC – none of […]

MQA announces new HiRes wireless codec
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MQA announces new HiRes wireless codec

MQA announces new HiRes wireless codec which has been approved by the Japan Audio Society (JAS) and will be able to use their prestigious ‘Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS’ logo. This new codec carries the technical name of SCL6 and is being marketed as MQair. Wireless devices account for a large segment of music listening over headphones, earbuds, and wireless speakers. Bluetooth speakers and wireless headphones have a combined annual retail value of $69bn forecast for 2022, […]

TIDAL is now available in the UAE
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TIDAL is now available in the UAE

TIDAL is now available in the UAE making it the first time the streaming platform will be available in the region. TIDAL offers two listening options for fans to choose from: TIDAL HiFi, and TIDAL HiFi Plus. Subscribers have access to the same catalogue of over 80 million songs and expertly curated playlists but with varying features. TIDAL HiFi: At $5.50/month, this tier offers interruption-free access to CD Quality audio. With TIDAL HiFi, members can connect TIDAL to […]

TIDAL offers 3 month trial of HiFi plan for £1
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TIDAL offers 3 month trial of HiFi plan for £1

TIDAL offers 3 month trial of its HiFi plan for £1 for both Individual and Family subscriptions for new TIDAL users only. For users wanting to trial the HiFi Plus plan this set you back £2 for both Individual and Family subscriptions. After the promotional period, you continue to listen for £9.99/month for a HiFi subscription or £19.99/month for a HiFi Plus subscription. The promotion is for new TIDAL users only and can only be […]

Latest releases in HiRes MQA on TIDAL
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Latest releases in HiRes MQA on TIDAL

The latest releases in HiRes MQA format on TIDAL include Ed Sheeran’s latest new album, =, Elton John’s ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ and MQA featured artist Theon Cross. Also included is a Halloween playlist with classic tracks from Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan and Leadbelly. Autumn 2021 MQA releases on TIDAL Ed Sheeran releases his eagerly awaited new album =, a vibrant offering of lyrical charm and rich sonic exploration. MQA-featured artist Theon Cross redefines […]

Try TIDAL’s HiRes streaming for £2
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Try TIDAL’s HiRes streaming for £2

Try TIDAL’s HiRes streaming for £2 with a 2 month trial giving you full access to both its CD Quality and MQA HiRes catalogue. A 2 month trial of its 320kbps Premium subscription is also available for £2. The offer is limited to new users only and your subscription will automatically renew at the usual rate once the trial is over. TIDAL Premium features Standard sound quality 320kbps 70+ million songs Ad-free and offline listening […]

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BluOS rolls out MQA upgrade for internet radio

BluOS rolls out MQA upgrade for internet radio enabling Radio Paradise to become the first HiRes station. Bluesound customers will have native access to four separate Radio Paradise streams/mixes of music curation of the highest order, all encoded with MQA’s HiRes audio technology. With the release of version 3.14 users will be prompted to update their BluOS players, at which time they will gain access to three new natively-integrated streaming services, Radio Paradise MQA-encoded audio […]