I downloaded the 2 channel versions of MAGNIFICAT 4.

I found that the (un-decoded) MQA file at 44k was less good than the 24bit/96kHz PCM file when played back analogue out from my 808v5/ID41.

This is most probably to be expected as, from what has been said, I believe the un-decoded MQA file is only positioned as better than standard CD quality not better than full 24bit/96kHz PCM and higher.

Clearly I was not able to unfold the MQA to play at a higher resolution and the 2L site does not provide a corresponding CD quality file to compare against the MQA version.

The 24bit/192kHz file sounded identical to the native 96kHz file when down converted by my MC200 to 96kHz before sending on to the 808v5/ID41.

John

808v6, M60, MC200, HD621, Lumagen XE, 504, SB Touch, 563, 201, 204, 208, MPMAX 221, M80, Explorer, Explorer2.