Distance Over Time was produced by Petrucci and mixed by Ben Grosse (known for Marilyn Manson, Filter). The FLAC reveals that Grosse actually under-compressed the album compared to modern metal standards—but you can only hear that in high-res.
The opening of "Untethered Angel" didn't just sound like a guitar riff; it sounded like a physical event. The "FLAC Exclusive" nature of the file shone through in the transients . dream theater distance over time 2019 flac exclusive
Note: The 5.1 Surround Sound mix (DVD-Audio) is a separate, even rarer exclusive, but the stereo 24-bit FLAC remains the standard for headphone listening. Distance Over Time was produced by Petrucci and