[chadh]

As I type, dbpoweramp is converting my first batch.

Obviously, my results are influenced by my slow windows machine:  2hrs 45mins just for the A portion of the library.  Once I've verified that everything has worked, I'll run B-Z overnight.

I have to say, the process was pretty-much idiot-proof.  Which was exactly what I needed.

[cjr888]

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm[/url... and I only allow lossless on my daughter's ipod.

I often doubt the future of the world and new generations. 

Thank you making me believe that good parents still do exist.

[kyronlofton]

You may also try iDealshare VideoGo which can batch convert FLAC files to ALAC without audio quality loss.

Besides converting FLAC to ALAC, it also convert FLAC to MP3, WAV, OGG, WMA, AIFF, AU, RA, and etc.

It also supports to increase audio volume for the output ALAC files, adjust sample rate for the output Apple Lossless audio, change the output ALAC audio channel between stereo and mono.

Step by step guide at http://www.idealshare.net/audio-converter/flac-to-apple-lossless.html

[megabigeye]

I realize this is an old thread, but I'm wondering what you ended up doing?

I've used XLD to rip CDs to my iTunes library, to transfer my ALAC to my X5, and, for some reason, I once got it into my head that I wanted to stop using iTunes altogether and batch converted the entire library to FLAC.  Of course, I failed to save my old library of ALAC and ended up reconverting the whole thing back.     There was a fair amount of tracks that were corrupted and lost when I did the reconversion, though, and a lot of albums lost their album art or were assigned the wrong art.    I think this was probably user error (to some extent), but if you go this route (if you haven't done the whole thing already) be careful what settings you use.

If you do use XLD, the destination path and settings should be as outlined in this thread: http://www.hydrogenaud.io/forums/index.php?showtopic=104178  At least that's what I found works for me.

I would also recommend splitting it up into several smaller batches so it's easier to spot anyplace things may have gone wrong.