Standard CDs are 44.1 kHz. High-resolution audio often comes in 96 kHz or 192 kHz. However, 88.2 kHz is mathematically elegant for music originally mastered for CD or analog tape. Because 88.2 is exactly double 44.1, the conversion requires less mathematical interpolation than converting to 96 kHz.
Toto was a band of "musician's musicians," composed of legendary session players who demanded sonic perfection. This 2004 collection captures that technical brilliance across two discs. By utilizing the FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) format, listeners can experience the intricate layering of Jeff Porcaro’s percussion and Steve Lukather’s searing guitar work without the "smearing" or data loss found in standard MP3s. What’s in the Box? Toto - The Essential Toto -2004- -FLAC- 88
Originally launched as a single-disc set in 2003, the 2004 two-disc edition expanded the tracklist to offer a comprehensive look at the band's career from their 1978 debut through their later 1990s work. Standard CDs are 44