What is best way to convert flac to alac and use metadata

I wish to convert my FLAC collection to a lac so as to use on my iPod etc. Have tried using numerous App Store apps - all truncate tracks and will not use track etc data in the conversion to be usable in iTunes
Any advice appreciated.
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