Why is everyone so down on MQA?

MQA, in my opinion, wants to be what Dolby did in the 80's-become a 'bespoke' audio influencer that controls what is being recorded/played back. And, like Dolby, really doesn't make things sound better, but applies a band-aid to a wound best not treated.

YMMV

Bob

Here's a great takedown on MQA and there's a follow up video on their reply (non reply):

All the best,
Nonoise

First off , as a person interested in this topic, I appreciate the contributions as they are sound and based on listening trials. My experience with MQA and only a couple of DAC’s is that I wasn’t impressed. Also since my main DAC is a Shitt Yiggy, I haven’t gone as deep into this. I’ve had to base my comparison with my Cambridge DAC and Audeeze headphones. But I have been able to tell differences. I tend to look for overall tonality and depth and distinctive space within the music. One of my favorite albums is Supertramp’s Chrime of the Century, on Tidal. With a standard , remaster, and MQA I can compare. I’m also interested in the contributing members that prefer Qbuzz. At this point my next step is to trial Qbuzz and compare that to Tidal. So thanks to the Op for asking , and much respect to the mature responses. Merry Christmas and Happy Listening, Mike B. 

Quboz gave me listening fatigue, Tidal sounded better, both on flac and MQA and Atmos. I find the vocals with MQA sound more like an actual person in the room than with any other format.

For overall "you are there" dynamics I prefer upsampling to DSD with my Sony DAC or my Onkyo DAP.

Quboz is not nor never has supported MQA. 
 Different strokes.