For the Africa intro specifically—the sound of rain hitting the studio roof (allegedly recorded with a stereo mic in the parking lot)—FLAC reveals the ambient space. MP3 flattens it into a two-dimensional texture.

Focused on the band's most recognizable early-to-mid 80s hits. Choosing between WAV and FLAC for CD ripping - Naim Audio

Toto - Africa -2cd - Flac- ((hot)) 【90% EXTENDED】

For the Africa intro specifically—the sound of rain hitting the studio roof (allegedly recorded with a stereo mic in the parking lot)—FLAC reveals the ambient space. MP3 flattens it into a two-dimensional texture.

Focused on the band's most recognizable early-to-mid 80s hits. Choosing between WAV and FLAC for CD ripping - Naim Audio