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Squezebox + iTunes + FLAC

I currently use a Squeezebox and iTunes to play AIFF files ripped from CDs. Everything works and sounds fine to me. I would now like to be able to play HD 96/24 FLAC files downloaded from HDTracks.com. Can I do this using iTunes (does not support FLAC directly). If yes, how do I do this, what extra software do I need?

Thanks for your help.

Marcus
mgattmch
herman
2,259 posts
 
You must convert the Flac to something iTunes can use, AIFF is fine. What OS do you use? I use MAX on my Mac to do the conversion. Google "convert flac to aiff " and you will find lots of stuff, much is free.

Before you spend any money at HDtracks you may be interested in all of the chatter over at Audio Asylum about problems with files.

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/bbs.html

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herman
2,259 posts
 
Itunes support just about anything you want. I don't know if there is a limit but I play 24/96 no problem.

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altbrewer
24 posts
 
You can use Max to convert 24/96 FLAC files to 24/96 Apple lossless or 24/96 AIFF, which can be played through iTunes. If you are using digital output from the computer to an external DAC you will have to go into Audio MIDI Setup (in the Applications/Utilities folder) to change the output to 24/96 for those files.
altbrewer
24 posts
 
Oops, I forgot about the Squeezebox part of the equation. I don't believe the Squeezebox will pass 24/96 signals. It will downconvert them to 24/48. If you want to keep the 24/96 resolution, play them through iTunes on your computer.
mgattmch OP
573 posts
 
Thanks to all for your response. Seems the way to go is to convert FLAC to Apple lossless using Max. I will try this. The OS is Mac Snow Leopard.
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