How to play Studio Master FLAC files in iTunes 

Step 1: Dowload and unzip the following shareware program called "Max" for OSX 10

website  http://sbooth.org/max

Step 2: Open "max for mac"

Step 3: Set following preferences - desired output format to AIFF (Linear PCM). This is the apple equivalent of uncompressed raw wav files. Also set the encoder settings to "Linear PCM" 24 Bit. You can also ellect to export a copy of the encoded files straight into iTunes under max's iTunes preferences. (If you convert to wave files they will also play but album art is not supported)

Step 4: Download FLAC studio master files from Linn records in 24bit 88-96Hz format. Also download album art png file. Leave all files on desktop.

Step 5: Drag all the downloaded files straight into "files to be converted" panel in Max

Step 6: Hit the "Convert" button!

Step 7: Open iTunes...all your files will be seen in your music library! You can check their 24bit hi-res status by selecting "info"

Step 8: Play files! Whilst you are doing this drag the album png art file straight into the album art box of iTunes.


Thank you to the enterprising Linn Records customer (who wishes to remain anonymous) who discoverd this conversion solution!