Example audible differences:
The sixteen-minute B-side medley ("You Never Give Me Your Money" through "The End") requires dynamic range. MP3s flatten the quiet tinkling of the piano in "Golden Slumbers" and the roaring crescendo of the final guitar solo. FLAC preserves the dynamic contrast, allowing the listener to feel the tape hiss during the quiet moments and the full saturation of the three-way guitar duel (John, Paul, and George) during the climax. The Beatles Abbey Road Flac
Digital FLAC files do not suffer from the wear and tear of vinyl or the tape hiss sometimes found on older CD editions. The Best Version Of... Abbey Road - Audiophile Style The Beatles Abbey Road Flac