However, the listening purist disagrees. The benefit of 192kHz is not the extension of frequency; it is the filtering . At 44.1kHz, the DAC must apply a steep "brick wall" filter to cut off everything above 22kHz to prevent aliasing. This filter causes phase shift and time smearing in the audible band (10kHz-20kHz). At 192kHz, the filter is moved up to 96kHz, far away from human hearing. This allows the DAC to use a gentle, linear phase filter that does not distort the top-octave harmonics of Marvin’s voice or the shimmer of the hi-hat.
When you hit play on that massive FLAC file, and the first "Hey, what's happening?" whispers out of your speakers, you aren't just listening to music. You are listening to a master tape being born again in the digital age. That is the magic of 24/192. Marvin Gaye - Whats Going On -2012- -FLAC 24-192-
Nyquist’s theorem states you can accurately capture frequencies up to half your sample rate. 44.1kHz (CD) captures up to 22.05kHz (the edge of human hearing for young people). 192kHz captures up to 96kHz. However, the listening purist disagrees
"What's Going On" was not just an album; it was a statement. Gaye crafted a cohesive and conceptual work that tackled topics such as environmental degradation, police brutality, drug abuse, and the disillusionment of the youth. Through lyrics that were both poetic and accessible, Gaye managed to articulate the feelings of a generation. This filter causes phase shift and time smearing
The high-definition reissue ensures that the essence of Gaye's vision and artistry is preserved for posterity, allowing both old and new fans to experience the album in a way that does justice to its original intent. As we look back on this seminal work and its rebirth in superior sound quality, it's clear that "What's Going On" remains an essential part of our shared cultural heritage, a beacon of hope and a reminder of music's enduring power to reflect, transform, and transcend.
File size for full album (~35 min):