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What is an easy way to convert wav files to Flac?

I know this topic has been covered, but was wondering if there is an updated, and easy to use process. I had an old Qsonix server, on which I stored most of my music as wav files, due to the improved playback quality. I transferred files to my NAS, before my Qsonix drive died.
I am now using Roon, and it has not recognized, or imported my wav files from NAS to new streamer/server...all the Flac files and DSD files came over fine.
I do not possess strong computer skills; can someone suggest a relatively straightforward process to allow me to access my Wav files on NAs, in import to Innuos server as Flac, for playback via Roon? Is it possible to restore meta data, to recognize artist and track name, or organize the various tracks of an album onto an album?
Thanks
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spatialking
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Also, I believe Exact Copy will convert for you.  A lifetime license is about $7 and it makes an exact WAV or FLAC file from your CD.   I haven't used it to convert one format to another but you might give it a try.   
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spatialking
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You have another problem other than the file format.   Roon should have no problem with WAV files, I use them all the time.   Is hard drive space a problem?  WAV does take up some HD space.  I would contact the Roon service folks and discuss the problem with them, they have always been the most helpful.   

BTW, although FLAC is a lossless format, when playing the server has to decompress that file on the fly, so there is small, or perhaps very small chance, that the server will goof and you get a bit error.   I believe this is why some folks believe FLAC doesn't sound as good as WAV, even though after decompression, the two files are identical.   For this reason, plus the fact HD space is so dirt cheap, I store everything in WAV format.   
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