MQA

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:audio_equipment
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:ALAC
gptkb:DSD
gptkb:FLAC
gptkb:WAV
gptkbp:compressionRatio lossy
gptkbp:controversy claims of lossless quality disputed
gptkbp:criticizedFor lack of transparency
proprietary technology
licensing fees
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:MQA_Ltd.
gptkbp:feature authentication of audio source
folding process for high-res audio
smaller file sizes
gptkbp:fileExtension .mqa
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Bob_Stuart
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Master_Quality_Authenticated
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:United_Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MQA
gptkbp:introducedIn 2014
gptkbp:status company entered administration in 2023
gptkbp:supports PCM audio
FLAC container
WAV container
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Onkyo
gptkb:Tidal
gptkb:Astell&Kern
gptkbp:usedFor high-resolution audio streaming
gptkbp:usedIn music streaming
digital audio players
hi-fi equipment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Malaysian_Qualifications_Agency
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6