Who is using AIFF or Apple Lossless (ALAC) files on iTouch?

Those that use AAC files, kindly do not respond. I am tracking a possible bug.
I am trying to get an idea of who listens to the high quality files on their Touch. If you do, please tell me if you hear anything strange in the high frequency range of the audio.
I think the Touch may have a bug in it, but if most people are using 128Kbps AAC they don't seem to have any audio issues, as the high end is mostly removed in heavy compression.
Thank you in advance.
Message was edited by: Christopher986

Further testing reveals this audio flaw on AAC 128k files as well. Even my wifes iTouch is exhibiting this same issue (different PC and different software) I find it hard to believe it's any software issue on the PC side. I am so frustrated. Apple support says not aware of any issues. Is anybody having audio issues like this? Anyone? How can it be I've got my hands on 3 defective units. If Apple isn't aware then it may never get fixed and I'll be stuck with this issue. Ugh..

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