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In Reply to: RE: Wav with cue files want to go with Mac posted by jqunac on November 17, 2014 at 22:26:41
Don't let the inevitable convoluted computer audio pyscho posts confuse you.
Simplest and best solution:
-On a Mac, download and install XLD. Use XLD to open the Cue file and XLD will seek out and assign the metadata.
-Hit transcode (you will pick the destination and file format in Preferences.)
Then you are done.
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As far as format, there is absolutely zero difference sonically in WAV/AIFF,FLAC, or ALAC. I would choose ALAC or FLAC on a Mac. Metadata is retained, and you save up to 50% hard drive space with zero loss of fidelity.
Have fun.
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I'm surprised at how easy this sounds, and glad.
I'm a genuine beginner with macs so feel free to straighten me out whenever but I think I want to use iTunes to organize my library for now and possibly change players in the future.
If I understand correctly XLD will rip or convert files into the iTunes library? Will the wav/cue files work with iTunes or would it be best to convert them all to say, ALAC? Would iTunes play nice with mixed formats if I just leave the wav files as they are and start ripping to ALAC from now on?
Tomorrow I'll start playing around with iTunes and download XLD.
It is pretty easy.
If you are comfortable with iTunes, don't let the Computer Audio Police dissuade you. I think there are better players, but iTunes does the job.
If sticking with iTunes, I would go with AIFF, or ALAC. ALAC will save you 50% in storage space and will sound absolutely not one iota different.
As far as I know iTunes does not handle cue sheets, and XLD will transcode into any location you choose. I am not sure about XLD transcodeing "into iTunes" but you can import files into iTunes when done.
(If using iTunes, I suggest a plug in available from the app store called Bit Perfect. I think it costs $10, maybe more now. It definitely improves the sound)
iTunes does not natively handle FLAC which is why many folks don't use it, except with cumbersome add on programs like Pure Music.
BTW, using WAV with iTunes is fine too.
XLD will add files directly into iTunes. It is one of the choices in Preferences.
Thanks for that clarification. That makes things even easier for the OP.
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