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MQA

Master Quality Authenticated — a hi-res audio format.

Also known as: MQA audio

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

MQA — Master Quality Authenticated — a hi-res audio format.

See also: FLAC, ALAC.

Where MQA Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MQA?

Master Quality Authenticated — a hi-res audio format.

What terms are related to MQA?

Related Audio terms include FLAC, ALAC.

Related Technical Terms

FLAC
FLAC is a popular open lossless audio codec that compresses without quality loss. Audio
ALAC
ALAC is Apple's lossless audio codec, compressing without quality loss. Audio
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