I have recently registered with Tidal Master option.
I am streaming the Tidal master files from my macbook pro thru "Auris Blume HD" streamer which runs on Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX and AAC decoders. Audiophile grade 384kHz / 32bit DAC). But i doubt the files are down sampled to 24 bit/ 44kHz by the macbook before being transmitted via bluetooth. I have attached a graphical chart of Auris along with the signal processing for better clarity.
I believe I need to get an MQA supported DAC, hook it with either the laptop or the ipad ( having Tidal app) through optical cable so let the DAC decode the MQA files before feeding to the amp.
Please share your thoughts and inputs.
I am streaming the Tidal master files from my macbook pro thru "Auris Blume HD" streamer which runs on Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX and AAC decoders. Audiophile grade 384kHz / 32bit DAC). But i doubt the files are down sampled to 24 bit/ 44kHz by the macbook before being transmitted via bluetooth. I have attached a graphical chart of Auris along with the signal processing for better clarity.
I believe I need to get an MQA supported DAC, hook it with either the laptop or the ipad ( having Tidal app) through optical cable so let the DAC decode the MQA files before feeding to the amp.
Please share your thoughts and inputs.