: The "2496" designation refers to a 24-bit depth and a 96kHz sample rate . This allows for a wider dynamic range and a higher frequency response than the 16-bit/44.1kHz standard of a traditional CD.

of the best moments to test your hi-res system with this album?

's album Dangerous was officially reissued in . This digital release provides a significant fidelity upgrade over the original 1991 CD, capturing more of the intricate production detail from the New Jack Swing era. Release Details Album: Dangerous (Originally released 1991) Hi-Res Release Year: 2014

If you are listening on high-end studio monitors or open-back headphones, the is a revelation. It transforms the album from a nostalgic 90s pop record into a living, breathing sonic landscape. It is the closest a listener can get to sitting behind the mixing desk at Larrabee Sound Studios with Michael and Teddy Riley.