Originally Posted by AudioImages - Rick
This doesn't mean that 861 and standard DSP will never be able to reap any of the rewards which MQA files can offer, simply that they aren't covered by this firmware release.
Does it actually mean that it makes no sense for me to go for the 818v3 upgrade as I will not be able to play any MQA on my 7200.2's?
The only adantage the v3 would be that I could enjoy MQA over headphones?

Thanks,
Jaap Jan

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