The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds -2012- -flac 24-192- [repack] -

The 2012 remaster, sourced from the original analog tapes, offered something the 80s CDs never could:

: Some listeners have noted that the 192kHz version may feel like an upsample from 96kHz, suggesting that the 96kHz download might offer the same audible benefit at a smaller file size. However, the 192kHz file remains the "archival" standard for those wanting the absolute maximum data available. Stereo vs. Mono Experience Stereo (The 2012 Mix) The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds -2012- -FLAC 24-192-

Released during the early 2010s audiophile streaming boom (HDtracks, Pono), the 2012 FLAC 24‑192 of Pet Sounds appealed to two overlapping groups: aging boomers with high‑end systems, and younger file‑based collectors. It also presaged the “Atmos remix” era by treating the album not as fixed but as a canvas for evolving playback technology. In 2023, the same master appeared on Qobuz and Apple Music (lossless, but often downsampled to 24‑48 for streaming efficiency). The 2012 remaster, sourced from the original analog