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
Use bit-perfect players like Roon, Audirvana, or Foobar2000. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
For the first time, the master tapes of the 1972 prog-rock magnum opus were transferred directly to high-resolution audio. The result was a digital release that silenced the critics of the loudness war and gave audiophiles a reason to recalibrate their systems. Today, we are looking at the Yes – Close to the Edge (2013) – FLAC 24-bit/192kHz version. This 2013 definitive edition of Close to the
reissue. Unlike the original 1972 master, which suffered from some tape saturation, this digital transfer utilizes the highest possible bit-depth to ensure that no harmonic detail is lost. It is widely considered the "Final Word" on the album's sonic presentation. The result was a digital release that silenced
While the Blu-ray contains these mixes, they are often presented at 24-bit / 96kHz
Steven Wilson 2013 Stereo Mix (24/96): While the Wilson remixes are often provided at 96kHz, some high-res storefronts like ProStudioMasters offer a 192kHz version.