see

http://flac.sourceforge.net/documentation_tasks.html#osx        for start

Does anyone know if the Flac codec will also be implemented in BeoPort Software?

I wish that this was good news in general, but I've been looking at the FLAC format since the BeoSound 5 was launched. At the time, there was an undercurrent of grumbling concerning the lack of support. But after much research it just doesn't look like a credible format for the main stream. The great thing about digital (or the aggravating thing depending on your POV) is the way the content can be fractured and walled in so easily. 

Apple must have their reasons for excluding certain codecs, but not having an open platform is frustrating. Maybe B&O should buy Apple and start running them right! (-;

TripEnglish wrote:

........................ but I've been looking at the FLAC format since the BeoSound 5 was launched. At the time, there was an undercurrent of grumbling concerning the lack of support. But after much research it just doesn't look like a credible format for the main stream. .......................................

Why?

TripEnglish wrote:

Apple must have their reasons for excluding certain codecs, but not having an open platform is frustrating. ;

Just a simple word: protection by Apple

TripEnglish wrote:

Maybe B&O should buy Apple and start running them right! (-;

David buying Goliath  that would be something!

though Flac is the most open and free lossless format. Big, big advantage: it is independent of one of the Goliath's in this world.  For me flac is the format to play on all my toys (mobile excluded). it can be played on TViX, PC, Mac......... and now also on my BS5. great

Puncher wrote:

Why?

My thoughts exactly.

Here's a link to just some of the devices that support FLAC:

Teletom wrote:

Does anyone know if the Flac codec will also be implemented in BeoPort Software?

BeoPort doesn't implement *any* codecs...  it just plays the audio presented to its (analog) audio input.  Perhaps you mean BeoPlayer?  In which case, I don't know...  I wish it would...  there's probably ways of making it...

Although, right now, you cannot transfer a .flac file via BeoConnect (I've experienced) or BeoPlayer (I'm told) to the BeoSound 5 - you must do an operating system level transfer so perhaps there is something in the works (we can hope).

Stan

TripEnglish wrote:

Maybe B&O should buy Apple and start running them right! (-;

Ha ha! I agree!

Electrified wrote:

Perhaps it's about time Apple added native Flac support, at least in iTunes.

Oh yeah, that's really going to happen.  Apple loosen its grip?  I wouldn't hold my breath...