But CD signal is analog, how can EAC grab '100%' correct signal? There's no way to compare.
If you'd like HiFi, just go get a $500 CD player, that will be better than APE. I think.
But I'm not professional at all, when I was in China, I use a 10 years ago $200 level pioneer CD player with Tube Amplifier, I was satisfied with the sound it produced.
I don't think any one will consider APE as HiEnd source.