Originally Posted by VirusKiller
I don't think that it's Meridian-only Russ. I think to do what you are suggesting, you'd need a cryptographically-secure means of transfer (like MHR).
Which maybe not beyond the realms of possibility given where MQA and Roon have roots - might even get the studios on-board quicker if it also makes the music more difficult to copy and torrent.

I guess it would run the risk of reduced take up from hardware and software manufacturers if they would in effect have to pay for 2 licenses - one for MQA and another for the decryption - presumably Roon and Tidal would have to pay for an encryption license.

Still, not beyond the realms of possibility and surely the more distribution / mix and match options that MQA can allow for without sacrificing integrity, the more chance it has of long term success.

Someone has to provide proof of concept though... Come on Roon and M smile.

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