Free 24-bit 96kHz 5.1 FLAC files to download

The Seventh Taylor · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 401

I know of no way to play these on PS3 yet but I thought others here will still be interested in some high-resolution surround sound music tracks, especially if they can be downloaded for free.

2L have updated their "FLAC test bench with some fresh tracks" at http://www.2l.no/hires/index.html

The same resolution and even higher are available in stereo. Most are derived from DXD masters.

bdole · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Raleigh, NC

Those look great!

Is there a way to play them on a sound system not connected to a computer? Perhaps streaming to the PS3 or burning an AVCHD or DVD-Audio?

The Seventh Taylor · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 401

Not sure. I don't even think my PC can play them because I don't believe its sound capabilities are sophisticated enough.

Streaming 24/96 FLAC from PC to PS3 using PS3 Media Server is possible for stereo but there's an issue with 5.1 FLAC, I gather from this thead even though it mentions "FLAC 96kHz/24bits/5.1 support" for Windows/Linux here.

I haven't got this installed yet but guess I really should try it out some time.

Brandon B · Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 392

Cool deal. I can convert the 24/96 FLAC to 24/96 ALAC and play these from my mac.

THanks for the tip.

The Seventh Taylor · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 401

That sounds cool too. What tool do you use for converting from FLAC to Apple Lossless?

Brandon B · Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 392

Usually Max from sbooth.org

mister_playboy · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 28

Brandon B · Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 392

Tried these this weekend. The tracks sound quite nice.

Now if I can find a way to switch the mac's digital output back and forth from 24/96 and 16/44 using the remote , I'll be all set. Only major PITA with having both types of tracks in iTunes.