Va - Hi-res Masters Greatest Hits Ever Vol. Ii ...

is a tool disguised as an album. It is a sonic workout for your ears and equipment. The song selection is generally solid, though occasionally clichéd within the audiophile community. If you have the gear to support it, it sounds spectacular. If you don't, it's just a random mixtape.

Standard audio samples music 44,100 times per second (44.1kHz). The tracks on this volume push that frequency up to 96,000Hz or even 192,000Hz. This ultra-fast sampling captures the micro-details of acoustic instruments—the friction of a bow against a violin string, the decay of a piano chord in a physical room, and the subtle breathing of a vocalist between lyrics. Standout Highlights and Sonic Showcases VA - Hi-Res Masters Greatest Hits Ever Vol. II ...