What Hi-Fi Article Says Tidal Hi Rez Sounds Better Than Qobuz

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Yeah, just looks like pro MQA propaganda disguised.  I would choose Qobuz if I was in the market for a streaming service strictly based on the capability to stream un-doctored legit hi res...

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@TubeLover,  I am not suggesting (necessarily) that MQA files sound "bad".  All I am pointing out is that I would rather have unadulterated, real, high resolution files for playback, rather than MQA files which require specific hardware to play them properly, and which lock the lister into a specific digital filter approach (which is what MQA is).  I believe playback choices which effect sound quality should be made by the audiophile, and not by the MQA folks.  I prefer not super leaky and minimum phase filters myself, for best playback sound, so I would not choose MQA.  But if a streaming service just sends legit, un-molested hi res files (as Qobuz does) rather than proprietary formats requiring a specific digital filter (Tidal/MQA), i would choose the service which gives me the choice every time.