the best way is FLAC or WMA lossless (= both identical to the original CD)

OK; but both aren´t supported from iTunes..... I only have a MAC computer so I need a advice which format I should use for iTunes which still shows the covers (artworks) on my BS 5.

If you only want to keep one copy of the file, then you should use a high bit rate (256 or above) mp3 or AAC format.  I'd lean toward MP3 because it is supported by more platforms, and the sound quality difference between AAC and MP3 is minimal at higher bit rates (from my ears as well as some studies I've seen).

However, if it was me, I'd rip to ALAC (for use on computer), then convert to FLAC (for use on BS5).  No need to keep a copy of the FLAC file on the Apple after you transfer to BS5.

Stan

Olof wrote:

OK; but both aren´t supported from iTunes..... I only have a MAC computer so I need a advice which format I should use for iTunes which still shows the covers (artworks) on my BS 5.

If you use the free "Max" software, you can rip FLAC and apple lossless at the same time.  Set it to rip in FLAC with an apple lossless copy to itunes, and add the artwork before you rip.  Send your FLAC to BeoSound 5 via BeoConnect and the apple is automatic.  Get it wrong a couple of times and it will make sense.

You can listen to flac with XBMC or Plex on a Mac

Another very good audio only player for Mac which can handle FLAC: Audirvana

even iTunes is capable to play Flac; use FlukeforMac

I've tried today to make use of the freeware "MAX" to convert a new CD into a lossless format to be used on my BS5.

Following the advices given below I've tried several settings, but none of them works..??

If I use FLAC - Beoconnect stated when transferring the ripped folder "xy.flac is no valid type" 

If I use WAV (Microsoft) I can't find any information about the title, only the interpret and a track no. ?

Where am I wrong? I guess it's a simple "change operator", but maybe someone has an idea?

Best

Verzollnix

WAV doesn't support tag's

Just copy FLAC files with finder to the BM5

To copy files directly:

1.start BeoConnect and make a connection with the BS5/BM5.

2.go to Finder

3.make a connection with the BM5; if fails then make a connection as

BEOMASTER5\BM-USER  (note: your system can also be named "BEOMASTER 5"; you should look it up in the BS5)

your PASSWORD