OK...I just ripped an album to FLAC using EAC.

I will be playing it through my Squeezebox which is connected digitally to my pre/pro.

It should sound identical to the original CD as played through my Denon 2900 if played through the digital connection.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to test it much until tomorrow. The kids are watching old Pink Panther cartoons in HD at the moment.

BTW..those FLAC files are not small.