Hyperion Records

An ever-increasing number of our albums offer Studio Master FLAC & ALAC files. These are 24-bit (or 20-bit in the case of some older recordings) and at whatever sampling frequency (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz) was used by the recording engineer at the time of recording (hence 'Studio Master'). These files are anything up to five times the size of their 16-bit 44.1 kHz equivalents and are more expensive. You should check the documentation of your playback equipment for compatibility with higher bit-rates and frequencies; most of our newest albums offer sample tracks for you to download and test free of charge.