- Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192- [patched]: Yes

For the progressive rock obsessive and the audio purist, is not just a file format. It is the definitive digital artifact of an undefinable album. It is the sound of a band reaching for the edge, and finally, in high resolution, bringing you with them.

The "192" refers to the sampling rate , the number of samples of audio taken per second during the analog-to-digital conversion process. The standard CD samples at 44.1kHz (44,100 samples per second). A 24/192 file samples at 192,000 samples per second—more than four times that of a CD. A higher sampling rate allows for capturing ultrasonic frequencies (well above the nominal 20kHz limit of human hearing) and results in a more accurate digital representation of the original analog waveform. While the audible benefits are debated, the practical advantage for a flat transfer of an analog master tape is that it captures the tape's output with extreme accuracy, ensuring that no information is lost in the digitization process.

The 24-bit/192kHz FLAC container offers immense acoustic advantages over standard CD quality (16-bit/44.1kHz). Extended Dynamic Range Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-

: The Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) compresses file size without losing a single bit of audio data. It ensures you hear an exact clone of the studio master. The Listening Experience: What You Will Hear

Pristine separation; backup harmonies spread across the soundstage. Warm but bleeding slightly into the low-mids. Tight, punchy, distinct Rickenbacker growl preserved. High Frequencies Rolled off or overly bright on early CD transfers. Silky, extended top-end with realistic cymbal decay. Hardware Requirements for Playback For the progressive rock obsessive and the audio

: A multi-movement suite that transitions from chaotic fusion jazz to soaring spiritual harmony.

The 24-bit depth lowers the digital noise floor. This allows the quietest moments, such as the ambient nature sounds opening the title track, to emerge from total silence with pristine clarity. Superior Transient Response The "192" refers to the sampling rate ,

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A FLAC 24/192 copy of Close To The Edge weighs in at approximately for the full album. That is roughly 50 times larger than a standard MP3.

: The new stereo mix with vocals removed, also in 24-bit / 96 kHz (exclusive to the Blu-ray/high-res digital versions). What Makes This Version Special?

Includes the track "America" (remixed and original versions), early rough assemblies of all three album tracks, and various single edits.