[FR] ALAC .m4a appears to play but no sound

[Lexvox]

When trying to play ALAC .m4a files, the song appears to be playing (correct track time displayed, progress bar moving) but there is no audio output.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Place ALAC .m4a files on device.
2. In Gramophone select said track to play.
3. Track will appear to play but no sound output will be produced.
4. See error.

Expected behavior:

Sound output will be produced when playing ALAC .m4a files.

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Pixel 7 Android 14 (AP2A.240605.024)
Gramophone 1.0.15.64ab51 (F-Droid)

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I'm aware this is likely due to Gramophone using the devices system codecs, which obviously don't include support for ALAC.
I'm posting this in the hope that Gramophone can add support for ALAC regardless, as other similar (less good looking) apps do.

[nift4]

I'm aware this is likely due to Gramophone using the devices system codecs, which obviously don't include support for ALAC.

Yes. Marking as feature request