Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192- -

In 2013, Steven Wilson was tasked with remixing the original multi-track tapes. His approach was surgical yet respectful. Sonic Improvements

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What (DAC, headphones, or speakers) you currently use? Whether you prefer stereo or 5.1 surround sound mixes? Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-

Standard MP3s or CDs are 16-bit / 44.1 kHz. Your file is "High Resolution," meaning it captures a much wider dynamic range (24-bit) and a higher frequency response (192 kHz) than a standard CD. In theory, this is a perfect copy of the studio master tapes.

The album itself is a three-track masterpiece of musical integrity. In 2013, Steven Wilson was tasked with remixing

The 2013 FLAC reveals the astonishing separation of the multi-tracked vocal harmonies. When Rick Wakeman’s massive St. Giles-without-Cripplegate church organ kicks in, the 24-bit headroom prevents the low-end frequencies from choking out Chris Squire’s iconic Rickenbacker bass growl. 2. "And You and I" (10:08)

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When listening to this 2013 FLAC 24-192 edition, several sonic improvements become apparent:

Before analyzing the format, one must respect the source. Released in September 1972, Close To The Edge was Yes’s fifth studio album and their creative zenith. The album consists of only three tracks, but the 18-minute title suite takes up the entire first side of the original vinyl.

In older masters, Chris Squire’s aggressive Rickenbacker bass and Alan White’s drums often melded into a singular low-end wall. In this high-res flat transfer and remix, Squire’s bass growls with distinct mechanical clack and string buzz. You can hear the exact point where his pick strikes the string, perfectly separated from the punch of White’s kick drum. Expanded Soundstage

The dynamic range allows the snare drums to snap and the cymbals to shimmer without harshness. 4. The Content: Close to the Edge (1972)