If you download the full Thriller 40 FLAC package, you also get Disc 2 in 24-bit/44.1kHz. This is a treasure trove:
For the uninitiated, the second half of the keyword——is a technical specification that explains why this version of the album sounds superior to a standard MP3 or a Spotify stream. Michael Jackson - Thriller 40 -2022- -FLAC 24-44-
The standard CD uses 16-bit audio. A 24-bit file offers 256 times more dynamic resolution. On paper, this provides a lower noise floor and higher theoretical headroom. On Thriller , a 24-bit depth allows the whisper-quiet intro of Human Nature to exist without dither noise, while the explosive chorus of Beat It has room to breathe. In practice, it gives the mastering engineer more latitude to create a "hot" yet non-clipped master. If you download the full Thriller 40 FLAC
| Track | DR value (2022 24/44.1) | Comparison (2001 CD) | |-------|-------------------------|----------------------| | Billie Jean | DR 12 | DR 8 | | Beat It | DR 11 | DR 7 | | Thriller | DR 12 | DR 9 | A 24-bit file offers 256 times more dynamic resolution