Thanks John - I have MacTheRipper but I need something like ffmpegX (which was in ur link to convert to FLAC) but that goes to MP3, not FLAC or other high res.
I also use MAX.
I want to get the 24 bits audio from a CD/DVD I bought from the Flaming Lips on my NAS in 24 bits FLAC.
Have to keep searching .....
Cheers