| Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | Format | FLAC (compressed, lossless) | | Bit depth | 24 bit | | Sample rate | 192 kHz | | Channels | 2 (stereo) | | Original recording | 1971 analog | | Digital release year | 2012 | | Catalog / source | Motown / UMe (HDtracks, Qobuz, ProStudioMasters) |
The 2012 24/192 FLAC is technically impressive but sonically unnecessary. For casual or serious listening, 16/44.1 of the 2002 remaster is 98% as good at 10% the file size.
Marvin Gaye's What’s Going On is more than an album; it is a spiritual and social awakening captured in sound. While the 1971 original redefined Motown and soul music, the offers an unparalleled way to experience its dense, atmospheric production. The 2012 High-Res Master: Technical Detail Marvin Gaye - Whats Going On -2012- -FLAC 24-192-
Many previous remasters used Dolby A noise reduction to scrub the tape hiss. The 2012 24/192 appears to use little to no NR. Consequently, you hear the hiss. It is audible in the quiet intro of "Flying High (In the Friendly Sky)." To the average listener, this hiss is a flaw. To the audiophile, it is proof of authenticity—the sound of magnetic oxide particles aligning.
of how this digital version stacks up against other high-end releases like the Mobile Fidelity UltraDisc Marvin Gaye – What's Going On - Discogs | Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | Format
File size for full album (~35 min):
Here lies the philosophical question. Does a 53-year-old analog tape need a 192kHz sample rate? The technical purist will argue that the tape itself cannot hold information above 25kHz, rendering 192kHz overkill. While the 1971 original redefined Motown and soul
Critics note a more spacious and transparent soundstage compared to standard releases, allowing listeners to hear "into" the recording. Instrumental Clarity: