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

The remastering process had clearly done wonders for the album, bringing out subtle details and textures that I had never noticed before. The guitars, keyboards, and vocals seemed to occupy a precise, three-dimensional space, drawing me into the music like a vortex.

: 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?

This 2013 definitive edition of Close to the Edge represents the gold standard for Yes fans and audiophiles alike. Remixed from the original multitrack tapes by Steven Wilson Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-

You won’t hear the difference.

You can finally "place" Steve Howe’s sitar-guitar and Chris Squire’s Rickenbacker in a distinct 3D soundstage. 🎹 The Steven Wilson Magic The remastering process had clearly done wonders for

Though Alan White played on the subsequent tour, legendary drummer Bill Bruford recorded the studio tracks before departing for King Crimson. The 192kHz resolution captures the crisp ring of his snare drum and the subtle wash of his cymbals without any of the digital harshness or "smearing" common in lower-resolution digital files. Rick Wakeman’s Textures

This article dives into the technical brilliance, the sonic improvements, and the historical significance of the 2013 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio edition. 1. The Context: Why 2013 and Why FLAC 24-192? What Makes This Version Special

To truly experience the 192kHz depth, ensure your signal chain is optimized: Must support native 192kHz decoding (avoid downsampling).

Having the file is only half the battle. To appreciate it:

intricate, jazz-inflected polyrhythmic drumming. Jon Anderson’s ethereal, multi-tracked vocal harmonies.

Warm, compressed, and iconic, but often suffers from "frequency crowding" in dense sections. 2013 Wilson Mix: