Steven Wilson’s 2013 remix aimed to polish the "family silver" rather than reinvent it. Key improvements noted by audiophiles include: Daily Vault Bass Clarity:
A "flat transfer" from the original master tapes with no additional EQ, providing the most authentic digital representation of the original Eddy Offord production. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
Among audiophile communities (e.g., Steve Hoffman Forums, What Hi-Fi?), this 2013 edition is generally praised as a definitive digital version, though some note that the 192kHz rate may exceed human auditory capability (typically 20 Hz – 20 kHz). Critics argue that 96kHz/24-bit would be sonically indistinguishable. However, proponents cite reduced aliasing distortion in the audible band due to gentler anti-aliasing filters made possible by the ultra-high sample rate. Steven Wilson’s 2013 remix aimed to polish the
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is crucial here. Unlike MP3 or AAC, FLAC compresses the file without removing any data. The file is a bit-perfect replica of the high-resolution master. For the listener, this means zero generational loss. Unlike MP3 or AAC, FLAC compresses the file
Remixed by Steven Wilson to bring out individual instrumental and vocal clarity while staying faithful to the original spirit. 5.1 Surround Mix (24-96):
This specific 24-bit / 192kHz FLAC typically originates from the component of the 2013 set, which contained multiple audio streams: