DSD, DXD and MQA
®
Audio
1. The MA3 supports DSD (DSD64), 2xDSD (DSD128) and DXD over USB
Audio input. DSD streaming uses the DoP specification.
2. The MA3 also supports full MQA
®
unfolding over USB Audio and Network
(streaming and file playback).
3. DSD and 2xDSD audio files have the extension DFF and DST. DXD files
(PCM 352 and 384kHz) and MQA
®
are available in standard filetypes like
WAV, FLAC or MQA
®
. You can use any mediaplayer like JRiver, Roon,
Audivarna or a standalone media/network player to play these files to the
MA3.
4. Every media player will have specific installation and setup procedures
for enabling DSD, DXD and MQA
®
file streaming. Please consult its specific
setup procedures to properly enable these features.
5. Some software/hardware manufacturers also provide quickstart and
software setup guides. Please consult these prior to installation.
6. When setup correctly samplerate and file types will be displayed on the
MA3 display. Please see guide pictures to the right.
7. Depending on the digital source, when playback of DSD material is paused
or stopped, the display may indicate a PCM samplerate rather than DSD.
This is normal for DoP functionality. Once playback is restarted the MA3’s
display will once again show that it is receiving DSD information.
8. The MA3 supports the full unfolding of MQA
®
audio files using its custom
implementation of the MQA
®
decoder and renderer.
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DSD, DXD and MQA
®
Audio MA3 Integrated D/A Converter Manual
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Receiving 2xDSD via DoP
Receiving DXD 384kHz
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