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This acoustic-driven track highlights the acoustic guitar textures. The 24-bit depth brings out the resonance of Howe’s 12-string guitar body. When the Moog synthesizer enters during the "Eclipse" section, the low-end extension is warm, deep, and perfectly defined. 3. Siberian Khatru
Zero data is discarded. You receive a bit-perfect copy of the master studio studio output, compressed only in file size, not in audio quality. Track-by-Track Sonic Breakdown in 24/192 1. "Close to the Edge" (18:41)
During this ambient centerpiece, Wakeman's pipe organ—recorded at St. Giles-without-Cripplegate church—carries a staggering low-end weight. The 24-bit depth allows the natural decay of the church acoustics to breathe beneath the soaring vocal harmonies of Anderson, Squire, and Howe. 2. "And You and I" (10:08) This folk-prog hybrid is a masterclass in acoustic texture. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
What changes when you actually listen to the 2013 FLAC 24-192 version via a good DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and headphones or speakers? Everything.
| Component | Meaning | Relevance to Yes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free Lossless Audio Codec (compressed without losing data, unlike MP3) | Preserves every nuance of the master tape—no harmonic distortion or "swishy" cymbal decay. | | 24-bit | Bit depth (dynamic range: 144dB vs. 96dB for 16-bit) | Captures the whisper of Rick Wakeman’s Mellotron and the explosion of the full band without clipping. | | 192 kHz | Sampling rate (captures frequencies up to 96kHz, far above human hearing) | Ensures perfect temporal resolution for high-frequency harmonics—the "air" around Steve Howe’s acoustic guitar. | Track-by-Track Sonic Breakdown in 24/192 1
: This is an audio file format developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation that compresses digital audio without any loss in quality. Unlike lossy formats (like MP3), which discard audio data to save space, a FLAC file can be decompressed into a perfect, bit-for-bit identical copy of the original source, preserving every detail. For the 2013 Close to the Edge release, FLAC is the container for the high-resolution transfers, typically reducing file sizes by 30-50% compared to uncompressed WAVs without any sonic penalty.
Warm, compressed, and iconic, but often suffers from "frequency crowding" in dense sections. 2013 Wilson Mix: compressed only in file size
A high-resolution flat transfer from the original 1972 master tape, preserving the original sound with maximum clarity. 2013 Stereo Remix (24-96):
is considered the "zenith of symphonic ambitions" for the band.