When listening to the WEB FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) version, the nuances of the production become significantly more apparent:
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| Aspect | WEB FLAC (24/44.1) | 256kbps AAC | |--------|--------------------|--------------| | Sub-bass transient clarity | Excellent | Slight smear | | Vocal reverb decay | Full tail | Truncated | | High-frequency air (15kHz+) | Present | Rolled off | | Perceived loudness | Same DR | Same DR (but lossy artifacts) | When listening to the WEB FLAC (Free Lossless