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Do Macs Play FLAC?

My my understanding was always that they could not play FLAC encoded files.  I just installed a Synology NAS.  I have a Bluesound Vault 2 with about 300 CDs that were ripped in FLAC and was able to transfer the contents of the Vault 2 to the NAS.  These show up as FLAC files in the NAS index.  To my surprise, they play on my MAcAir, purchased in in 2013, via usb into a Bryston DAC3.  I had assumed I would need a music playing program to make these files playable on the Mac.  I have no FLAC converting software loaded onto the Mac
mahler123
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ghosthouse
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Hello mahler123 - 

I'm interested in your findings.  If you would, what version of iTunes are you running?  

I do use iTunes for creating my ripped CDs library.

Thanks.
mahler123 OP
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@ghosthouse 
The most recent iTunes version, because I just did an update about a week ago.
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ghosthouse
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Ah...okay.  Thanks for the reply mahler.  I'm still running 12.5.5.5.  I'll have to hunt around for a FLAC file to experiment with.  Could take some time before reporting back  :-) 
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2psyop
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Mahler123,
Glad the new version of ITunes is working out for your FLAC files, I misread your question/statement? I have not updated ITunes in many moons, just really play files off NAS and stream music.
a25105
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Mahler123,

I have the latest iTunes but can't even import FLAC files.  Please advise.  Thx.
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