MQS Streaming Server
MQS Streaming Server is an audio streaming application developed by iRiver, a Korean company known for digital audio players and music devices. This server software was designed to stream high-quality audio files over a network, likely supporting iRiver's MQS (Mastering Quality Sound) format and other lossless audio formats. The application would typically be used by audiophiles and music enthusiasts who want to stream their high-quality music collection to compatible iRiver devices or other network audio players. Given iRiver's focus on premium audio quality, this server was positioned as a solution for maintaining audio fidelity during network streaming.
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1 suggestionThis application appears to be discontinued, as iRiver has largely moved away from desktop software development in recent years. The company shifted focus from their digital audio player business, and version 0.5.1 suggests this was likely beta or early-stage software that never reached full maturity. For streaming high-quality audio files on Apple Silicon Macs, consider using Plex Media Server, which has native Apple Silicon support and excellent audio streaming capabilities including lossless formats. Alternatively, Audirvana Studio offers professional-grade audio streaming with network capabilities and is optimized for Apple Silicon. Both provide more robust features and active development compared to the discontinued iRiver software.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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