[MLA] TIDAL & new beta site

[Kevin Gross]

So maybe audiophiles have moved past bit transparency. I guess a lot of
them prefer character over accuracy so I guess that makes sense.

I know a many audio engineers are particular about gain structure. The
attenuation introduced by loudness normalization can cost a bit or two of
resolution. But this is only the case if you start with a high-resolution
source or are using crappy reproduction equipment. I'm not sure how much
appreciation there is that there's not any usable information in the LS 4
bits of a 24-bit audio signal.

Kevin

On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Bob Katz <bobkatz at digido.com> wrote:

> The best response to an audiophile concerned about bit transparency is
> that a loudness normalization method is already available in MQA to the
> best of my knowledge. Since they have their faith in MQA then they should
> trust its volume control  :-)
>
>
> BK
>
> On 12/12/17 11:49 AM, Kevin Gross wrote:
>
> Audiophiles can have anxiety about bit transparency so could shun loudness
> normalization on those grounds. But MQA is not bit transparent so that
> doesn't seem to be a reasonable objection in this context. Is there some
> nice story we  can tell about a symbiotic relationship between high
> resolution or MQA and loudness normalization?
>
> Kevin
>
>
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