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Hi!
I did have a search through for previous posts on this, but couldn't find anything, so I apologise in advance if I'm repeating a question that's already been answered.
I have a handful of (legitimate) FLAC 5.1 albums, such as the 'Tubular Bells' FLAC 5.1 release sold via the Bowers and Wilkins 'Society of Sound' club. I want to create DVD-A's from these files so I can enjoy them without firing up the computer and also listen to them on my system downstairs that isn't connected directly to my computer. Now, initial searches pointed me in the direction of Cirlinca and their suite of tools. I downloaded a trial onto my Windows 7 laptop and was able to figure out how to create a DVD-A with it, even managing to come up with some rudimentary menus!
Anyway, the demo timed out before I could convert any other albums and so I considered buying it but I only have a few albums and don't intend on expanding the collection enough to warrant paying for the full version of the software. But, it certainly does seem to be the best option, and there doesn't seem to be anything else that comes close. Also, my main computer is a Mac, and I can't seem to find anything similar to what Cirlinca do for OS X. I know that Cirlinca say that their stuff will run on a Mac under VMWare, but my Mac is a few years old, and running VM's on it probably isn't the best use of its resource!
The bottom line is, are there any dedicated Mac apps that can do what Cirlinca's tools do, free or payware? Also, are there any cheaper alternatives to Cirlinca on the PC?
I suppose that if I had to, I'd just fork out for Cirlinca's app and be done with it, but it seems like a large chunk of cash to convert what might only be 3 or 4 albums.
Any sensible advice or suggestions are very welcome
I did have a search through for previous posts on this, but couldn't find anything, so I apologise in advance if I'm repeating a question that's already been answered.
I have a handful of (legitimate) FLAC 5.1 albums, such as the 'Tubular Bells' FLAC 5.1 release sold via the Bowers and Wilkins 'Society of Sound' club. I want to create DVD-A's from these files so I can enjoy them without firing up the computer and also listen to them on my system downstairs that isn't connected directly to my computer. Now, initial searches pointed me in the direction of Cirlinca and their suite of tools. I downloaded a trial onto my Windows 7 laptop and was able to figure out how to create a DVD-A with it, even managing to come up with some rudimentary menus!
Anyway, the demo timed out before I could convert any other albums and so I considered buying it but I only have a few albums and don't intend on expanding the collection enough to warrant paying for the full version of the software. But, it certainly does seem to be the best option, and there doesn't seem to be anything else that comes close. Also, my main computer is a Mac, and I can't seem to find anything similar to what Cirlinca do for OS X. I know that Cirlinca say that their stuff will run on a Mac under VMWare, but my Mac is a few years old, and running VM's on it probably isn't the best use of its resource!
The bottom line is, are there any dedicated Mac apps that can do what Cirlinca's tools do, free or payware? Also, are there any cheaper alternatives to Cirlinca on the PC?
I suppose that if I had to, I'd just fork out for Cirlinca's app and be done with it, but it seems like a large chunk of cash to convert what might only be 3 or 4 albums.
Any sensible advice or suggestions are very welcome