Fear Inoculum was mastered at 24/96. Lateralus was recorded to ADAT (16-bit). You cannot create bit depth that wasn't there in the recording session.
While many bands embraced streaming early on, Tool famously withheld their catalog from digital platforms until August 2019. Before this, the only way to experience their music in high quality was through original CD pressings. Today, fans can access their entire studio history in 24-Bit/96 kHz Hi-Res audio on platforms like Qobuz, providing the most detailed listening experience to date. Core Studio Albums: From CD to FLAC TOOL DISCOGRAPHY FLAC CD
While vinyl is 24-bit analog, TOOL recorded digitally for the majority of their career (starting with Ænima ). The Compact Disc (16-bit / 44.1kHz) is the for these albums. Ripping a CD to FLAC creates a bit-perfect clone of the master tape. Vinyl introduces crackle, wow, and flutter. FLAC is pure, unadulterated data. Fear Inoculum was mastered at 24/96
TOOL's studio output is known for its intricate production and elaborate packaging. To build a complete FLAC collection, you would need: 10,000 Days While many bands embraced streaming early on, Tool