Software like Foobar2000 (with the WASAPI output component configured to "Exclusive"), Audirvana, or JLive Media Center ensures bit-perfect delivery.

Distance Over Time is notable for its "dry" and aggressive production style.

: Audiophile reviews highlight a massive improvement in instrument separation, particularly for John Myung's bass and Mike Mangini's drums, which had been criticized in previous mixes.

When the album launched, Dream Theater and their label, InsideOut Music, released several versions: CD, Vinyl, Digital Streaming, and a specific . The "FLAC Exclusive" refers to the lossless audio files distributed through high-end retailers like HDTracks, Qobuz, and the official Dream Theater webstore.

Distance Over Time feels like a breath of fresh air. The band notoriously sequestered themselves in a rural setting, writing and recording together in one room for the first time in years. This allowed the chemistry between (guitar), John Myung (bass), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), James LaBrie (vocals), and Mike Mangini (drums) to shine through in every track.

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