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MQA DAC with Coax Output
@mboldda1It is my understanding that the streamer will allow the first two of three “unfolds” to occur. This will give you 24/96. The “third” and final step is dependent on the DAC chip so has to occur in a MQA DAC to have full 24/192. The third s... 
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Go “Live” 
MQA DAC with Coax Output
You might want to look at the MQA website for the equipment that is currently capable.  They break out streamers, DACs, etc.  this could give some direction for research.  Most MQA equipment is very capable of other formats even before the license... 
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Duke Ellington “Ellington Indigos” 
VTA on the fly
I use the ability to change SRA (VTA) easily on the fly during my initial setup of a cartridge. I have found extremely small changes are noticeable once I am very close to my target... prior to being close to the proper target larger changes of SR... 
MQA DAC with Coax Output
@krilllLooking at that specific ifi nano-ione it does not appear to do any MQA processing.  With the digital pass through it appears to reclock and regenerate digital signals.  There are ifi products that act as DACs with MQA unfolding and have an... 
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Billy Gibbons “The Big Bad Blues” Qobuz 
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Fleetwood Mac “Bare Trees” 
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Ben Webster meets Oscar Peterson ...  45rpm 
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Stanley Clark “Journey to Love” Bob’s Device’s Sky10 SUT now in the system.  The Kiseki Purpleheart is loving the load it is presenting at the 1:5 setting.   
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Talk Talk “Spirit of Eden” 
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Dave Brubeck “Time Out” 
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Charlie Byrd “Brazilian Byrd” 
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Dire Straits “Love Over Gold” original pressing.  
Best Preamp round $8000
I will second the VAC Renaissance V recommendation as worthwhile to consider in your investigations. Excellent musical reproduction (phono section is a nice option) and factory support even if you purchase preowned...