How do i convert protected AAC files to MP3 files on a Mac

How do i convert protected AAC files to MP3 files on a Mac?

There has to be another way.
No, there isn't.
You can use a CD-RW instead of CD-R.
It will not play on most CD-players, but should play fine on your computer.
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