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How Do I Play My ALAC Files Through USB -> DAC with Itunes? Possible?

post #1 of 10
2/25/08 at 8:54pm
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I'm using a mac with OSX and the latest version of itunes. Am I able to have the USB as an output with this setup? Can someone help? I'm new at using my laptop as a high quality source and am confused...

Thanks!
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post #2 of 10
2/25/08 at 8:59pm
Yes, you must use a USB cable running from your MacBook to your DAC. It is also important to make sure that you select the USB audio output from the "Sound" preference pane. Which DAC are you using?
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post #3 of 10
2/25/08 at 9:39pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the reply. I understand that I need to be using the USB cable. I have a Pico on the way. Will I just be able to plug in a USB, connect the Pico, and select the USB out as the audio port? I don't see where to do this in the Itunes sound preferences under playback. Does it only appear when I plug in a DAC?

Sound Quality wise, is this the best way to do it? I have a macbook running osx.

Thanks again...
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post #4 of 10
2/25/08 at 11:31pm
Use the Audio Midi Setup in Applications>Utilities
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post #5 of 10
2/25/08 at 11:38pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks Chris... It says that output is not supported in the Audio Output section. Advice?
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post #6 of 10
2/25/08 at 11:46pm
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Originally Posted by Fortitude.Five View Post
Thanks for the reply. I understand that I need to be using the USB cable. I have a Pico on the way. Will I just be able to plug in a USB, connect the Pico, and select the USB out as the audio port? I don't see where to do this in the Itunes sound preferences under playback. Does it only appear when I plug in a DAC?
Sorry. I should have been more specific. The setting is located in the system preferences.



That's my Predator in the devices list.
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post #7 of 10
2/26/08 at 12:37am
Thread Starter 
Sweet. Thanks! So, I'll wait until the pico shows up and it should auto appear in that list I guess. Thanks a ton for the help.
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post #8 of 10
2/26/08 at 2:43am
Also make sure your settings are correct in iTunes and Quicktime (which iTunes also relies on for settings) for bitperfect playback.

The Benchmark guides are a good source of setup info:

Main Page - Benchmark
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post #9 of 10
2/26/08 at 12:54pm
Hook up the DAC to the Mac using USB, then select it as the output device in "System preferences" / "Sound"
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post #10 of 10
2/21/11 at 10:36pm

I'm using windows and having the same trouble. Itunes won't play ALAC files through my DAC??

 

Can't find a way to get the music through...

 

H

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