Why won't m4a files burned to disc play in cd player?

Download purchased from itunes and burned to disc (m4a format) BUT WON'T PLAY ON CD PLAYER..WHY?

Does your CD player accept AAC (.m4a) audio files?
If not, burn an AudioCD.

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