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In FLAC, you can hear the "crisp and dynamic" soundstage, described as feeling like the band is performing live about twenty feet in front of you.

: Mayer’s cover of the Hendrix classic features dense layers and a soaring solo that benefits from the increased clarity of 24-bit audio.

Don't overpay for 24-bit unless you have audiophile-grade speakers ($5k+). The standard (16/44.1) is a massive upgrade over MP3 already.

: A blues essential featuring soaring guitar solos and a minimalist arrangement that demands high-fidelity playback.

The first thing you notice when you play the Continuum FLAC rip (specifically the 16-bit/44.1kHz CD rip, or the even rarer 24-bit HDtracks version) is the .

which Mayer considers his most important work, and the complex, funky "Vultures" Where to Find it