How to get iTunes to play FLAC


Scanned the web and Agon and cannot find any definitive method of achieving this with HD FLAC files

Found one suggestion but it only handled 16/44 - I would like 24/192

I am streaming from an iMac, using iTunes as the interface because my droid app "Retune" controls it from my tablet

I have installed Audirvanna and I like it's integration with the iTunes/Retune setup

Has anyone found a method of playing 24/192 FLAC from within iTunes that would not conflict with my current setup - without having to convert the files to some other format like AIFF?

Many Thanks
williewonka
The best solution is to use software other than iTunes if one isn't dependent on it for some reason. Many software packages offer Airplay if that is important.

I have most of my library in FLAC but a good portion in AIFF. AIFF is a nice solution all around if storage and transcoding isn't a big deal. I own all the "audiophile" suites and use Audirvana the most when I am at my computer at home (with iTunes integration). When interacting with my main system, I usually use Media Centre and at work I use Decibel (simple, fast and functional).

Each solution permits FLAC but no seamless FLAC integration with iTunes. The seamless adjective is important. All the solutions above offer work-arounds (or in some cases just better software outright) but iTunes is a slick piece on a Mac. It really is tough to beat if one's music is ALAC or AIFF.

Transcoding seems like the best option frankly. ALAC and AIFF can be played on almost any system using a wide variety of players. Using XLD to convert FLAC to ALAC or AIFF and delete the FLACS in the process makes the entire endeavor very painless. XLD also offers the ability to add music to iTunes after each file is parsed.
UPDATE: the problem I reported above seems to have fixed itself - once I rebooted the iMac - typical Apple

Everything is now playing as it should

Just reboot after installing Aurdirvana if you experience problems - You should probably reboot after installing all programs knowing Apple

Damien (of Audirvana support) could not replicate the problem

Regards
Have you tried Faasoft Audio Converter? Great program and easy to convert FLAC to iTunes.
Step by step guide to convert FLAC to iTunes supported Apple Lossless, MP3, AAC, AIFF, and WAV at http://www.idealshare.net/itunes-quicktime/itunes-flac-solution.html
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