The song ended. Silence. Pure, uncompressed silence.
Why? Because the original 2003 high-res digital transfers were done before the major labels realized they could cheat dynamics. They were mastered for hi-fi systems, not earbuds. The 88.2 kHz rate is mathematically superior for the eventual downsampling many users do, but if you have a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) that supports native 88.2 playback (such as the Schiit Modi, Topping E30, or any Roon-based system), you will hear The Clash as the engineers heard them in 2003. The Clash - The Essential Clash -2003- -FLAC- 88
Features aggressive staples like "White Riot," "London's Burning," and "Complete Control". The song ended
: 24-bit depth provides a wider dynamic range, capturing more detail in the band's often dense, chaotic layers. The 88
Listening experience: FLAC 88 perspective (2–3 short paragraphs)