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Mac Mini (late 2012) and 24/192KHz issue

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brudr:
Hey folks! I'm not having a problem with MC22 per say, but thought there may be some Mac Mini uses out there who might be able to help me out. I'm currently running a late 2012 Mac Mini via HDMI into a Yamaha RX-V479 Receiver (which in turn goes to a Toshiba 49" 4k TV (49L621U). At present, no matter what I do, the Mac Mini will only allow up to 24/96KHz output via the Audio Midi Setup. I assume it is a Mac Mini issue as it down samples anything above those rates whether I'm using MC 22, VLC...etc). I have researched for days on line and found that some others have experienced this same issue yet some have had no issues with the Mini playing higher res files (in fact, some are using Mini's older than the 2012 version). There appears to be no definitive word from Apple other than the sound card "should' be able to handle it.  There has been some mention of the need of an external DAC, but nothing consistent. Currently, I'm just wondering if I can make this Mini work for higher res files or whether I need to move on to something else. Any info or insight would be greatly appreciated....thanks!

robertus3:
Quick search:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3845781?tstart=0

http://www.m2tech.biz/it/commerce/?mod=product&cat_id=1&product_id=46

tyler69:
i remember having been in the same boat. getting an m2tech fixed it for me.

brudr:
Thanks for the replies (I have read those streams already). So you all think I should ditch HDMI for audio out and go through USB with external DAC?

Daverich4:

--- Quote from: brudr on June 10, 2017, 12:44:54 pm ---Thanks for the replies (I have read those streams already). So you all think I should ditch HDMI for audio out and go through USB with external DAC?

--- End quote ---

Why don't you try USB with your Yamaha? It supports up to 24/192 PCM and DSD 5.6Mhz via USB. When it's connected that way you select the Yamaha through Audio MIDI Setup and you should be able to set the higher rates.

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-v479_u/features.html#product-tabs

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