MQA is a way of guaranteeing that streaming services don't just use needledrops of the their own vinyl collection instead of obtaining masters and paying artists
Well, that's one way of looking at it. Critics of the MQA business model (rather than technology) have a substantially different take.
Just read the Wikipedia article on MQA. Sounds pretty suspect, overall.
Interesting that Meridian came up with it. I've owned many Meridian audio (hardware) products which always appeared to be very well engineered. I still have 3 power amps and one pre amp. The tuner and CD player I've sold on.
Well, that's one way of looking at it. Critics of the MQA business model (rather than technology) have a substantially different take.