Tidal Masters Tracks, Using MQA Technology, Now Available for the iPhone

Tidal Masters tracks are now available on the iPhone -- following availability on desktop PCs and Android devices, via Master Quality Authenticated decoding, said MQA Monday. Tidal is using MQA’s “music origami” process to “fold” master files into smaller files that can be streamed on the go. The MQA decoder in the Tidal app recovers all direct music-related information and authenticates the source of the original master recording, said the company. Tidal Chief Operating Officer Lior Tibon said the MQA process helps to recreate music in the way the artist intended, a “core value” of the streaming music company. Masters tracks are available to members in Tidal's $19.99-per-month HiFi tier.