Bitrate is 88.2 but I don't know how to check depth on SU-X
Redbook CD is only 44.1 so something is happening to get to 88.2.
Google AI tells me the below which suggests that at least some MQA bullshit, I mean magic, is happening on the player.
The DAC should then "render" the "unfolded" data but the SMSL specs state that this is only supported on the optical, coax, or AES inputs of the SU-X
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Google AI search result for "88.2 khz MQA"
An 88.2kHz MQA file typically represents a first-level "unfold" of a 44.1kHz MQA file, increasing the audio data from CD-quality to a higher resolution, and can be displayed by an MQA-capable device or software. This 88.2kHz output is the result of MQA's "Music Origami" compression, not traditional upsampling, and provides a higher quality experience than a standard 44.1kHz file. Further unfolding to even higher sample rates is possible with a full MQA renderer DAC.
What happens when you get an 88.2kHz MQA file:
First Unfold: When you encounter a file labeled as 88.2kHz or 96kHz MQA, it means that the first stage of MQA unfolding has occurred, "unfolding" the encoded data from its compressed 44.1kHz state.
More Data than CD-Quality: This process reveals higher-resolution information that was initially folded below the audible band in the compressed 44.1kHz file.
Less Than the Original Master: While it provides a better listening experience than 44.1kHz, the final 88.2kHz (or 96kHz) playback is not the same as the original high-resolution master file because some information was lossily compressed during the encoding process.
How it works:
Music Origami: MQA uses a proprietary process called "Music Origami" to fold high-frequency information into a 44.1kHz stream, making it efficient to stream or download.
Decoding & Rendering:
Software (Core Decoder): Your streaming app or software (like TIDAL or Roon) performs the first unfold, outputting an 88.2kHz or 96kHz file to your DAC.
MQA DAC (Renderer): An MQA-aware DAC can then perform the "rendering" (second unfold) to recover more of the original high-resolution information, upsampling the audio to the sample rate of the original master.
In summary: An 88.2kHz MQA file represents a higher-fidelity version of an MQA-encoded song, offering better quality than CD-standard files and allowing for further decoding on MQA-compatible
hardware.
I just want to ensure that I'm getting all from MQA. Because I heard on youtube that mqa cd player can transfer mqa to non mqa dac and there can be some cd just with higher bitrate
