This article dives deep into why this specific 2012 high-resolution release is considered by many to be the holy grail of So digital transfers, what makes the 24/48 FLAC format unique, and how to verify you have the genuine article.
The horn section—the Memphis Horns—is often compressed into a blur. In 24/48, each trumpet and trombone occupies its own layer. The bass drum hit at 0:43 has a tactile thwack that standard FLAC (16-bit) glosses over. The stop-start timing of the Fairlight samples is razor-sharp. Peter Gabriel - So -2012- -FLAC 24-48-