• 07-11-2006, 08:02 AM
    audiobill
    ipod flac lossless question...
    I have a question for my RR tech experts:

    Can I download a FLAC file and use my iPod's lossless option to import & play it on my iPod??

    Thanks-in-advance,

    Bill
  • 07-11-2006, 08:13 AM
    noddin0ff
    The iPod doesn't support FLAC. You would need to convert the file to another format with another application.

    Most iPods support AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF.

    Apple Lossless is the only compressed, lossless format supported. WAV and AIFF are the non-compressed lossless options.

    If you are running a Mac with OS X 10.4 there's a new converter out there that will convert to just about anything, Flac to Apple lossless included.
    http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/28353
  • 07-11-2006, 09:51 AM
    audiobill
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by noddin0ff
    The iPod doesn't support FLAC. You would need to convert the file to another format with another application.

    If you are running a Mac with OS X 10.4 there's a new converter out there that will convert to just about anything, Flac to Apple lossless included.
    http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/28353
    Thanks-a-ton, noddinOff.

    Unfortunately, I'm not running a Mac; I'm running a PC.
    I just thought it would be cool to somehow get the FLAC on the iTunes.

    Cheers,

    Bill
  • 07-11-2006, 11:59 AM
    noddin0ff
    Happy to help! If you're bold, there is a hack for the iPod that will replace the iPods firmware. It will then allow you to play flac and other non-supported formats on the iPod. It also adds several features. It will, obviously, void the warranty. I've read good things about it but have no first hand experience.

    http://www.rockbox.org/
    details at
    http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/WhyRockbox
  • 07-13-2006, 11:29 AM
    bacchanal
    It's worth noting that rockbox doesn't replace the ipod firmware, you can switch between the two once rockbox is installed
  • 07-13-2006, 11:39 AM
    noddin0ff
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bacchanal
    It's worth noting that rockbox doesn't replace the ipod firmware, you can switch between the two once rockbox is installed
    Thanks! I didn't know that!