Blog post: Bruno Mars — 24K Magic (2016) — 24/96 FLAC

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FLAC (24-bit / 96 kHz) Source: Official digital release / HDtracks / Qobuz / Pono (legacy) Recommended for: Audiophiles, funk enthusiasts, and anyone who believes that “drop top, acrylic” deserves true‑to‑life treble.

24-bit/96kHz FLAC

Released on November 18, 2016, 24K Magic is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars . A deliberate love letter to the R&B, funk, and New Jack Swing of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the album was a departure from the broader pop of his previous work. For audiophiles and high-fidelity enthusiasts, the version represents the pinnacle of this project’s production, offering a "lush, wall-of-sound quality" that captures every nuance of its retro-inspired gear. A Masterclass in High-Fidelity Production

Precision Engineering

: Mixed by the legendary Serban Ghenea , the album is often cited as a benchmark for balanced pop mixing.

The plastic clamshell case arrived on a Tuesday, wrapped in nothing but brown paper and a single strip of packing tape. To anyone else, it would have looked like a relic—a CD. But Leo knew better. He peeled back the paper, his breath catching at the glossy cover: Bruno Mars in a gold chain and a knowing smirk, the words 24K Magic embossed like a promise.