Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion MQA - Related technology, products and music What is the point of 16/44 MQA?

Yes, if I get your drift, MQA is the work of a genius or two.

With the recent proliferation of MQA releases it may be moving to request time to the majors or even minors of labels to reinvest further in their artists and goldmine of recordings.

Streaming is now and deserves even more input from all in the industry. However the artists new or old must have an equitable return for their creative content.

They are and always have been bound IMHO to so called standard contracts that are imbalanced in favour of the big three.

In todays circumstances talented young musicians are denied the opportunity to make a few pounds from live performances and are struggling to survive.

I pay 20 pounds a month for Hi Res streaming which pre streaming represents approximately 24 albums per year.

I can now access millions of recordings

I cringe at those who are not prepared to see this as amazing value.

However the other side of the coin is how do I know that the artists I listen to are fairly remunerated.

There is little or no transparency in this business.

Apologies for my ramblings, I hope they have some value, but unfortunately freeloaders will never change.

Hector