Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -flac 24-192-
Title: High-Resolution Analysis: Yes’s Close to the Edge (2013, FLAC 24-bit/192kHz)
- Verify checksums (e.g., MD5) if provided to ensure file integrity after download.
- FLAC container preserves metadata: ensure accurate tags (artist, album, year, catalog number, mastering credits) and embed cover art.
- Keep original files backed up (multiple copies, different media) and retain any liner-note PDFs for provenance.
- The steel guitar section is often muddy on vinyl rips. This 2013 transfer is crystalline but not brittle. Jon Anderson’s harmonized vocals float above the speakers, not from them.
This 2013 "Definitive Edition" of Yes’s 1972 masterpiece is a landmark release for audiophiles. Produced by Steven Wilson, the set offers a complete sonic overhaul from the original multi-track tapes, providing unparalleled clarity and instrument separation for what many consider the band's career-defining work. Audio Specifications Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-