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How to tunr FLAC into Apple Lossless

Hi, I am switching over to a Mac and want to change the FLAC files from my PC into Apple Losless in order to use Itunes. I'm worried that if i import the files, Itunes will convert them to lossy (?) MP3 type files. Will Max help me do this? Any ideas are appreciated? Thanks!
sammie
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sfar
1,769 posts
 
AIFF files are 'full size.'

Apple Lossless files take up about half the space of AIFF or WAV files.
sammie OP
220 posts
 
Ok, thanks.....one more question--When choosing AIFF as the encoder, does it matter if I choose linear PCM 16 bit or linear PCM 24 bit under encoder settings?
sammie OP
220 posts
 
Encoding (FLAC to AIFF to Apple lossless) is coming along without a hitch using the Max program. I decided to select 16bit linear PCM for better or for worse. Files were originally ripped to FLAC using EAC. Once encoding is completed, Max places a copy in the Itunes library. All tags are correct and accounted for. Process is very smooth. Thanks again for the suggestions/instructions.
restock
831 posts
 
All tags are correct and accounted for

Tags that you created with EAC may sometimes differ from the itunes ones. Itunes usually has less typos and more artist/composer information.
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