Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192- [best] Info
| 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. |
Note: The 2013 remix is also available in the 2025 Super Deluxe Edition and has been issued on vinyl in the "Steven Wilson Remixes" 6LP box set. Steven Wilson Remixes 6 hrs - Facebook Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
Option 1: The Audiophile's Perspective (Detailed & Enthusiastic) | Component | Meaning | Relevance to Yes