: The latest remaster, overseen by Greg Fidelman and Bob Ludwig, is available in FLAC-HD (24-bit) . Audiophiles note improved separation in the kick drums and a "crisper" high end compared to the 1991 original.

: Proponents of the FLAC remaster note improved separation, particularly with the kick drum and Jason Newsted’s bass, which feels more prominent and "snarling".

The "FLAC better" argument is most evident in the . Lars Ulrich’s hi-hat work on "Wherever I May Roam" is a high-frequency nightmare for MP3. On Bluetooth compressed audio, the cymbals sound like white noise. On FLAC via a wired connection, you hear the metallic sheen, the ringing, and the precise moment the stick leaves the metal.