Be careful which FLAC you acquire. The standard CD-rip (16-bit/44.1kHz) is very good. However, some HDtracks or Qobuz releases (24-bit/96kHz) sourced from the original analog masters offer a shocking improvement. The stereo imaging is wider—the orchestra wraps around you, while Houston’s voice remains locked dead-center and towering. If you find the 24-bit version, grab it.
This is a direct rip from the original Arista CD. It is lossless, but the mastering is "hot" (loud for the 90s). Good, but not breathtaking.
Be careful which FLAC you acquire. The standard CD-rip (16-bit/44.1kHz) is very good. However, some HDtracks or Qobuz releases (24-bit/96kHz) sourced from the original analog masters offer a shocking improvement. The stereo imaging is wider—the orchestra wraps around you, while Houston’s voice remains locked dead-center and towering. If you find the 24-bit version, grab it.
This is a direct rip from the original Arista CD. It is lossless, but the mastering is "hot" (loud for the 90s). Good, but not breathtaking. whitney houston bodyguard album flac exclusive