Will the SA8005 decode MQA?

There’s 2 parts to this...decoding MQA and maybe a new DAC.

I’ve been using my Aries mini for Tidal and haven’t been able to utilize the masters on a portable ios (iPad pro) until recently.

Honestly, the 44.1 has been fine going through the Marantz SA8005 via USB but just curious if I can even decode MQA.

With Tidal on masters, having masters files being played, I still only get 44.1 on the 8005.

If not, then not a huge deal, I’ve been on the search for a sub $3K DAC for awhile, would like to be around $1,500 used.

I really enjoy the 8005, but with the increase of quality DAC’s recently I’m really looking forward to getting the most of my redbook CD’s...I’ve read a lot about this recently and I may look to a new DAC before too long. The 8005 is no slouch but I know there’s room for improvement.

So if anyone is familiar with the Aries mini/ Lightning DS and can assist me with getting higher than 44.1 from this setup I would appreciate it.

I was looking at a PSA DS Sr. DAC but for that amount of coin, I may rethink this. I hear the Mytek Brooklyn can be slightly analytical, the DS Sr. can be slightly less dynamic, but this is all system dependent. Don’t quote me on that, I could be way off base on those descriptions...lol...which is why I ask.

Edited to add: The Bryston BDA-3 was also on the list when debating the PS Audio DS Sr.

I’m currently using a McCormack DNA-1 with a recent ultra Platinum upgrade and a stock RLD-1...all SS gear for now.