I recently had an extended email exchange with Tidal support about their MQA policy and really pushed them for a clear answer. Once I managed to finally get beneath the positive spin they’re trying for on this, the answer is very clear and is not great news for MQA fans at this stage.

Basically, if the studio or artist have supplied both MQA and hi-res FLAC copies, Tidal will now be using hi-res FLAC. If only MQA is supplied, the MQA file will be available.

I complained about this removal of a USP and user choice. This will be fed back up the chain. I can only imagine the current policy would change if very many users complained and demanded MQA back, though, so if anyone misses it, tell Tidal!

Last edited by 3dit0r; 2024-04-27 12:23.
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