Clannad-Magical Ring (superior 1983 mastering) EAC FLAC

A surreal recording of mystical Irish music, some sung in English, some in Gaelic.
The common thread is an uncommon beauty that is to be found in every track.
The production quality is superb and the AAD original mastering faithfully captures the mastertapes. No need for 24 bit, or 192kHz sampling rate.
For example, this track is absolutely angelic...especially when heard on large, full range speakers!
Sample Track from YouTube

Although this was remastered in 2003, the original CD master is the one to have.
Although it has a lower level, the dynamic range is superior and without clipping found on the later master.
Turn it up and hear why this was often used in audio shows to demonstrate equipment.

For instance, here is how the 2003 remaster looks like...dynamic compression and clipping.


While this original mastering, from fresher mastertaps and less processing looks like this...(don't be fooled by the lower average level...there is more DR here)