How to convert FLAC 24bit 96hHz to AIFF 24 96kHz on a mac ?

I use an application called Max.

When you set it up use a format pre-set for either AIFF or WAV 24-bit. I'm sure there are others out there as well.

Max is fine if you want to convert FLAC to AIFF (or even better: Apple Lossless) for playing on iTunes on your Mac (or PC). It's also fine if you want to play them on your iOS device and the sampling rate is 48k or less.

If you have 24-bit files with a sample rate above 48k, and want to convert them to files that will play on your iOS device at the best quality, you'll need XLD. This will allow you to retain the 24-bit depth while downsampling to 48k for use on newer iPhones (depending on your iOS device, you may have to decrease the bit depth as well.)

Maybe one of these days Apple will support full 192k sampling rates on all devices, and sell us 24-bit/192k files on iTunes, but I'm not holding my breath.

Sarasota Joe wrote:

...and sell us 24-bit/192k files on iTunes, but I'm not holding my breath.

Yeah, I wouldn't hold my breath on that.

Good tips for XLD.

Maybe one of these days Apple will support full 192k sampling rates on all devices, and sell us 24-bit/192k files on iTunes, but I'm not holding my breath.

You can buy 192/24 and other hi-def formats in downloadable form at HDTracks.com.

They are also available at iTrax.com.

As you are aware, there is no sign that the iTunes Store plans to enter the hi-def audio (or even CD quality lossless) market, but who knows.

Thank you ed2345 for HDTracks.com. iTrax.com. They are both excellent!

I have downloaded hi-def formats at Linn Records; the quality is outstanding, but their selection is limited. I'm also a member of B&W's Society of Sound; A Peter Gabriel curated Music club that get's me one London Symphony Orchestra download and one "Whatever Peter thinks is ineteresting this month" download. For $60 a year I get 24 plus hi-def albums, most of which I like a lot. But the selection at HDTracks and iTrax is excellent - Thank You!

Sarasota Joe wrote:

Thank you ed2345 for HDTracks.com. iTrax.com. They are both excellent!

I have downloaded hi-def formats at Linn Records; the quality is outstanding, but their selection is limited. I'm also a member of B&W's Society of Sound; A Peter Gabriel curated Music club that get's me one London Symphony Orchestra download and one "Whatever Peter thinks is ineteresting this month" download. For $60 a year I get 24 plus hi-def albums, most of which I like a lot. But the selection at HDTracks and iTrax is excellent - Thank You!

Sarasota Joe,

You are welcome. Enjoy the music!

Ed

One good turn deserves another. Acoustic Sounds just launched a hi-res digital download store last week.

Sarasota Joe wrote:

One good turn deserves another. Acoustic Sounds just launched a hi-res digital download store last week.

Joe,

That is good to know, thanks. I see that they offer ALAC and DSD as well as FLAC.

I use a software called iDealshare VideoGo for Mac to convert FLAC to AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AAC on Mac.

In fact, it also has Windows version, really great app. the only limit is it is shareware need to pay money. Anyway, i think it is worth for that.

how to convert flac 24/96 to AIFF 24/96

Hi,

I suggest that you read this thread - answer is here.

Jim

I think it is interesting that nobody offered the simplest solution, although some answers seem to come from music enthusiasts, according to the content mentioned.

Simply, Do not use itunes.

If you want stream high quality music to a decent stereo system itunes is not the way to go.