In some threads, the "bits are bits" claim crops up with music server software. After all, why should a 695$ piece of software sound better than iTunes if both can be bit perfect?

Found this paper, and wanted to share in case some haven't seen it.

http://www.amr-audio.co.uk/large_image/MAC%20OSX%20audio%20players%20&%20Integer%20Mode.pdf

Other papers here: http://www.amr-audio.co.uk/html/dp777_tech-papers.html