is there a simpler step than what i am currently doing? flac -> wav wav -> mp3 (for vision:m) is there a foobar plugin or program available that would allow me to go directly from flac to mp3, or is this the course of action i should be taking?

i've come to this forum to browse amongst chat for the past 5 months or so and am interested in joining this audiophile world, with college graduation looming i was looking to pick out a "present" for $200(max). I was looking into the a900s because i am an avid gamer and it looks like everyone...