[497033]

Using MacBookPro 2016.
Sound out thru USB-C - what to choose?

1. USB-C connected to iFi idsd black (to HIFIMAN Edition X V2)
2. USB-C to 3.5 headphone jack (to IEM JVC HA-FDX1)

44.1kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz?

Mostly listen to Tidal Hifi, some FLAC-files and more seldom SACD.

What option to choose for me to get best sound?
Or is it automatic fix in some way?

 

[PurpleAngel]

CD-Audio is 16-bit/44.1k, I sure most or all music streaming services have no need to offer music above 16-bit/44.1K.
What is your budget for a USB DAC/amp?

 

[497033]

I got the iFi idsd black. I think it is better than my hearing so is not going to upgrade it.

But for the FLAC- and SACD-files?

 

[Picard7]

Getting away from the MBP's DAC with a decent off-board DAC which you have in the iFi will provide the best sound.

 

[497033]

Do I get it right if - the picture I have added with its different options is NOT in use if I have an DAC outside of computer?

 

[kkrazik2008]

Using MacBookPro 2016.
Sound out thru USB-C - what to choose?

1. USB-C connected to iFi idsd black (to HIFIMAN Edition X V2)
2. USB-C to 3.5 headphone jack (to IEM JVC HA-FDX1)

44.1kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz?

Mostly listen to Tidal Hifi, some FLAC-files and more seldom SACD.

What option to choose for me to get best sound?
Or is it automatic fix in some way?

You don't need to mess with these settings, your playback software will automatically adjust for you. All you need to do is plug your iFi and ensure it is recognized.
The AudioMidi settings you have a screenshot of are only to be used if you want to override Core Audio from adapting sample rate to match the audio file. Which you should not do, basically will mess up files encoded in 16/44.

 

[497033]

You don't need to mess with these settings, your playback software will automatically adjust for you. All you need to do is plug your iFi and ensure it is recognized.
The AudioMidi settings you have a screenshot of are only to be used if you want to override Core Audio from adapting sample rate to match the audio file. Which you should not do, basically will mess up files encoded in 16/44.

Thank you!
And the same works for apples own "USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack"?

 

[Roseval]

To the best of my knowledge, OSX plays everything at the sample rate as set in the audio midi panel.
No automatic switching provided.
https://support.apple.com/ro-ro/HT202730

As PurpleAngle suggested, set all your outputs to the sample rate most common = 44.1 kHz

 

[Picard7]

Do I get it right if - the picture I have added with its different options is NOT in use if I have an DAC outside of computer?

Leave the settings on 44.1.

 

[kkrazik2008]

Thank you!
And the same works for apples own "USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack"?

Hi, yes the same works for the USB-C to 3.5mm jack.