- Greatest Hits -1972- -flac- 88 — Simon Garfunkel

Why 88.2 and not the more common 96 kHz? This is the tell-tale sign of a high-end, purist transfer. 88.2 kHz is a mathematical multiple of 44.1 kHz (44.1 x 2). This means that when a mastering engineer converts the analog master tape to digital, there is no "sample rate conversion" math required to drop down to CD quality. It is a pure, integer-based upsample that preserves the original analog waveform with stunning accuracy.

) was a strategic choice. These live versions highlight the duo's vulnerability and vocal precision without studio polish. In a high-bitrate format, the "air" of the concert hall and the intimacy of the crowd's silence become part of the musical texture. The "Golden Era" Fidelity The 1972 mastering reflects the peak of analog recording Simon Garfunkel - Greatest Hits -1972- -FLAC- 88