Reasonable definition of ‘hi-res’ music

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“Apparently how it sounds is not relevant to some.”

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Prefer Tidal FLAC over MQA option

“Apparently how it sounds is not relevant to some.” Relevant yes, but only relevant. How it sounds is certainly something to be weighed in a pro vs. cons consumer matrix, but it is only one factor. For example, let’s say it was a clear sound quality gain, one on the order of how Stereophile, TAS, and most other trade publications have put it. Would it be worth its many other downsides? I argue no - not just subjectively but objectively for what it would do to the musical consumer and the mar…

Also, Archimago is certainly not supporter of MQA. Not sure about what your religious characterization has to do with anything, but his reasoned approach as to why MQA is bad for consumers and bad for music is here:

MQA: A Review of controversies, concerns, and cautions