Importing 24 bit audio into FCE

I have a project that calls for impeccable audio quality. The client has supplied me with 24 bit aiff files.
The files import easily and when placed in the a 1080i60 timeline show no sign of needing a render.
Does this mean that I will retain the 24 bit quality all the way through to authoring of the DVD in iDVD?
I can find little or no information about this particular question in the manuals of the discussions. Thanks in advance.
Mike Pulcinella

Hi
iDVD gives in it's help file 48 kHz (16-bit as I get it)
nothing about 24-bit 96kHz
So me = doubtful
DVD Studio Pro most certainly handles it.
from Toast™ Document/Manual
+Toast encodes PCM at 48 kHz / 16-bit or 48 kHz / 24-bit levels, which+
+are higher than standard CD quality, and exceed the level of most+
+songs in iTunes library. Audio that has been recorded at 96 kHz /+
+24 bit is downsampled automatically unless you choose the 96 kHz /+
+24 bit option, which maintains the higher quality but significantly+
+reduces disc space.+
Very informative from Roxio - I think
Yours Bengt W

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