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The perception of sound quality can be subjective and depends on various factors, including the listener’s hearing abilities, the quality of the initial recording, and the playback system.

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is a widely used audio format that compresses audio files without losing any quality. It’s known for its balance between file size and sound quality, making it a popular choice for audiophiles.

MQA (Master Quality Authentication) is a more recent audio technology that claims to deliver master-quality audio in a file small enough to stream. It uses a process called “re construction” to supposedly restore the sound waves that were filtered out during the original recording process. However, this claim is contested by some in the audio community.

So, whether FLAC sounds better than MQA or vice versa can vary from person to person and system to system. It’s recommended to listen to both formats