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The definitive guide to 24-bit FLAC

High resolution downloads are changing the way we enjoy music, opening up possibilities undreamed of back in digital’s early days… It’s hard to understate the impact that Compact Disc made, upon its introduction back in 1982. At the time, the music world was very different, with... Read more

Let’s get organised!

It appears that sound lovers aren’t taking bad sound quality lying down. Metallica fans have put up a petition to get their new album, Death Magnetic, remixed. Add your name to the 12,000 who’ve already signed up. If you care about music but not about Metallica... Read more

PS3 offers consolation for dynamics-deprived Metallica fans

New technology is often blamed for ruining sound quality, with downloads getting a particularly rough ride. But now it seems the latest gadgets are striking a blow for audio purity, at least when it comes to the new Metallica album Death Magnetic. According to MusicRadar the... Read more

Does Music Sound Better Today Than 30 Years Ago?

(Martyn Ware discusses the huge changes in making and listening to music with a panel of experts in our exclusive podcast) In a small recording studio in East London, four industry professionals – and passionate music fans – met with Martyn Ware to discuss this all... Read more