On the 1st day of Christmas, I asked Apple forums about authentic sound reproduction.

Yes, I did. Ever since I switched from iTunes to XLD for CD ripping purposes I have been aware that different programs may extract or convert sound differently. And now, more than ever, I am concerned with authentic sound deproduction. I want my music to sound exactly as intended, with all the frequencies presented exactly as encoded on the CD.
This is a question to all the super paranoid audiophiles (like me) out there: what ripping/extracting software can guarantee 100% authentic sound reproduction?
Happy holidays.

I don't share your need for 100% fidelity ware, but I'd use iTunes to assure the quality you need. Open iTunes, and then on the Preferences/General. When you see a CD, you'll ses "Import CD," choose "Import Settings," and then "Lossless Encoder" (aka XLD). That means that your audio will have 100% of the audio fidelity of a commercial CD. You won't be able to to tell the difference in sound, and nor will your equipment.
Post with your results!!

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