You can finally "place" Steve Howe’s sitar-guitar and Chris Squire’s Rickenbacker in a distinct 3D soundstage. 🎹 The Steven Wilson Magic
The 24-bit/192kHz FLAC file captures:
The title track benefits the most from the 24-192 resolution. The chaotic, avant-garde fusion intro can sound muddy on lesser formats. In this high-resolution FLAC version, every instrument is perfectly separated in the stereo field. During the pipe organ solo in the "I Get Up, I Get Down" section, the low frequencies shake the room while the high register notes maintain absolute clarity. 2. And You And I (10:09)
: 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?
Must support native 192kHz decoding via software like Foobar2000, Roon, or Audirvana.
hits with the "rifle report" precision Wilson intended.
: A unique addition featuring a pristine 24-bit / 96 kHz transfer of an original UK vinyl A1/B1 pressing. Tracklist Close To The Edge (18:43) I. The Solid Time of Change II. Total Mass Retain III. I Get Up I Get Down IV. Seasons of Man And You And I (10:09) I. Cord of Life II. Eclipse III. The Preacher The Teacher IV. Apocalypse Siberian Khatru (8:57) Purchase & Streaming Options
The 2013 release of Close To The Edge is highly revered because it was overseen by renowned musician and remixing virtuoso (of Porcupine Tree fame). Wilson is celebrated for his deep reverence for original analog mixes.
If you want to optimize your setup for this album, let me know:
The use of the FLAC 24-192 format for the 2013 remaster of "Close to the Edge" means that listeners can enjoy the album with a level of sonic clarity and precision that was not possible with earlier releases. This is particularly beneficial for an album that was originally recorded with analog equipment and released during a period when audio fidelity was not as advanced.
