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Inaccurate computer CD reading?

OK, here's something I never understood, so maybe somebody can enlighten me:

Why do people say that CD's ripped onto a computer using Exact Audio Copy sound better/more accurate than with other software?

How can a computer CD drive be inaccurate? After all, they are used for executable software that must be entirely bit-accurate or else the software may simply crash. Why would it be different for reading audio CD's?
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And I'd like to add an additional question:

I wondered what's behind the recommendation to burn music CD's at very low speeds (2x, 4x) when both the drive and the media are capable of very high speed recording (up to 52x)?

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