Getting 24/96 Tidal Content to Play
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I have a BlueSound Node (original) with latest firmware.I also have a NAD M51 DAC - with latest firmware. It is attached with an RCA SPDIF coax cable to the BlueSound Node.
I also have a Tidal Account. When logged into the BlueSound app - I only can see content with either the CD or MQA icons. I know there is 24/96 content on Tidal because I can see it on the web application and can play it on my MacBook. However, I want to see and hear actual 24/96 play.
When I play the MQA labelled version of REM Drive - the NAD M51 Reports 48 kHz rate on Coax1 input. When I play the MQA labelled Nick Cave album, the M51 reports 44.1 kHz rate.
Can you point me to an album on Tidal where I can hear 24/96 content? Do I need to use the Optical Input on the NAD M51 to achieve this ??
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For full MQA use the analogue out from the Node, currently the BluOS Controller does not report the resolution of the file – a feature requested by many users. While seeing the values displayed is desirable, I rely on my ears more than what numbers my DAC shows me
Using the digital out from the Node limits MQA to a single unfold. The M51 is an excellent DAC but is older technology and AFAIK does not render MQA fully. Hence the values you see on the DAC's display.
The Node is capable of full MQA unfold and render through its analogue out though this would by-pass your DAC.
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