Pristine Classical downloads come in up to three possible formats:
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High-quality MP3, normally encoded as a variable bit rate file at extreme settings using the LAME codec |
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CD quality FLAC, identical in replay to our CD master files at 16-bit 44.1kHz sampling resolution |
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Studio master FLAC, the full 24-bit master file, upsampled to 48kHz for extra compatibility |
Each recording is priced according to length, with a price code shown on each page and all prices in the left hand margin. Note that at the time of writing we're in the process of adding CD-Quality FLAC downloads for all Pristine Audio recordings. Studio Master FLACs will only be available for selected downloads.
Please read these notes carefully and try out our test files before purchasing a download in an unfamiliar format.
MP3s
MP3 files came as single, long files to by-pass any track gaps, but can be split using a cue splitter or burned directly to CD with track points inserted on the fly. See our help files for further information, hints and tips.
CD Quality FLACs
FLAC files came split into individual tracks, encapsulated in a single ZIP file for easy download and storage, with playlists included. Some software has FLAC playback built in, other software can have it added. Finally, a few programs, iTunes included, require a quick and simple file conversion to play them. See our help files for further information, hints and tips.
Studio Master FLACs
These are delivered in the same way as our regular 16-bit FLACs. However, our final masters are always prepared at 24-bit resolution (we work at 32-bit or higher when remastering) and this is what we offer here. In order to add compatibility with DVD video replay the final master is upsampled to 48kHz, which neither adds nor detracts from the audio quality.
Please ensure you either have the computer sound card capability to replay 24-bit/48kHz files, use a high quality media streaming system capable of replay of these files, or use a DVD-based replay system to get the full resolution of these downloads.
Our Help files include advice on how to record 24-bit FLAC files to DVD disc for replay either via DVD-Audio players or via regular DVD players. Additional commercial software may be required to achieve this, and may not be available for all operating systems.
Download our test files and try them out
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Jascha Heifetz, violin
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Guido Cantelli
Recorded live in 1954, remastered in 2007
Click on the buttons to download all of the first movement of this recording in each of our three download formats:
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Total track duration: 10:45
All files dual-channel mono
For further assistance, please refer to our Help files
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