Working from the original multi-track tapes, the 2013 transfer captures the definitive analog-to-digital conversion. Wilson corrected decades of tape alignment errors, removed subtle hiss without killing the high frequencies, and balanced the EQ. The 24-bit/192kHz stereo flat transfer included in this release presents the album exactly as the band and producer Eddy Offord heard it on the mixing desk in 1972, free of modern brickwall compression. The Sonic Experience: Track-by-Track Revelations
To truly appreciate the scale and nuance of this masterpiece, we recommend listening to a of the album’s opening section. A short clip does not capture the full dynamic range or the precise stereo imaging of the 24/192 mix, but it provides a glimpse into the unparalleled clarity and immersive soundstage that define this release.
The use of the FLAC 24-192 format for the 2013 remaster of "Close to the Edge" means that listeners can enjoy the album with a level of sonic clarity and precision that was not possible with earlier releases. This is particularly beneficial for an album that was originally recorded with analog equipment and released during a period when audio fidelity was not as advanced. Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
The sheer volume of sonic information routinely pushed 1970s vinyl and standard 16-bit/44.1kHz CD formats to their absolute limits, often resulting in a muddy mid-range where instruments fought for survival. Enter Steven Wilson: The 2013 Resurrection
The edition of Close to the Edge is the definitive digital version for audiophiles and Yes fans who want the highest possible fidelity from the original analog tapes. If you have the playback equipment to resolve the extra detail, it offers a stunning, immersive listening experience — especially on the title track’s layered instrumental sections and "And You and I"’s acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies. For casual listeners, the standard CD or 16-bit FLAC may suffice, but for archiving or critical listening, this 24/192 release is top-tier. Working from the original multi-track tapes, the 2013
While the 192kHz original mix is the focus, the 2013 release is inseparable from Steven Wilson’s work. His (at 96kHz/24-bit) offer a different, yet equally valid, experience. Wilson, a renowned audiophile and producer himself, worked from the original multi-track tapes to create a mix that is both sympathetic to the original and strikingly modern.
For a record as dense as Close to the Edge , the resolution matters. The jump from standard CD quality to 24-192 provides: This is particularly beneficial for an album that
In 2013, Panegyric Records released a completely remixed version of the album from the original multi-track tapes. Remixing an album as complex as Close To The Edge required absolute precision.
Chris Squire’s bass is the heart of Yes. In this high-res format, the "growl" of his tone has a physical weight. It anchors the complex time signatures without overwhelming the mix. The Vocal Harmony