Difficulty uploading audio CDs to laptop using Apple Music

Hi- I have difficulty uploading audio CDs to MacBook Pro 2019 using Apple Music. Most of the CDs upload easily and are accessible using iPhone. But some give error messages and about 10% give repeat error messages identifying 1 track as the issue and I am unable to complete. Is this a “lossless” issue? Can I change a setting for it?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.7

Posted on Mar 10, 2025 05:04 PM

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