Not a linux user, so can't comment on that. I'm using win10. And copying across (I guess that would be using Samba), and simply changing the extension to .mp2 seems to let the audio play, at least in VLC and windows media player.
If you're wanting to do more, for example using audacity:
You need to have installed FFmpeg for Audacity.
Audacity will import the copied across 'mp3'
1. File menu > Import > Audio
2. Select "FFmpeg compatible files" as the file type filter
3. Select the file and click OK.