He highlighted the folder, right-clicked, and selected "Properties." Size on disk: 12.4 GB.
Hornsby is a classically trained pianist whose playing relies on subtle velocity changes, pedaling, and harmonic density. MP3 or AAC compression (especially at low bitrates) can cause “pre-echo,” smearing, or loss of high-frequency decay on piano notes. FLAC, being lossless, reproduces exactly what is on the CD or high-res master. For a listener studying Hornsby’s left-hand voicings, the attack of the hammer on strings, or the ambient space of the recording room, FLAC is essential.
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