Best non distorted sound

As someone with a degree in audio engineering I should prolly know the answer to this question, but can anyone give me some advice for the best possible sound with iTunes? I had a OK pair of Altec Lansing speakers for 5 years with my old G5. Now I have a new Macbook with a brand new pair of Logitech Z-2300s. I'm still get distortion now and then. All files are 128 ACC with error correction on encode. Any EQ setting or tips?

zap202,
If you have the Audigy 2 ZS series, you can configure the card decode the AC3 signal and map the remaining two channel from DVD 5. to either rear or side. Check this article.
http://us.creative.com/support/kb/article.asp?l=2&sid=2929
Remember to have the PowerDVD application setup to SPDIF Passthrough or similar option.
Jason

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