: Alongside the original master, Wilson provided a completely new stereo remix (typically at 24/96 resolution) designed to provide better separation and clarity while remaining faithful to the 1972 spirit.
The 2013 FLAC 24-bit/192kHz edition of Close to the Edge offers the closest digital approximation to the original analog master tapes currently available. While the ultrasonic bandwidth is of theoretical rather than practical benefit for most playback systems, the 24-bit depth and careful transfer provide a definitive listening experience for archival and critical listening purposes. Future remasters should focus on provenance (which master tape generation was used) rather than further increasing sample rates. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
FLAC (audiophile downloads) and LPCM (on Blu-ray/DVD-A physical media). : Alongside the original master, Wilson provided a