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Author Topic: Need help configuring a Mac mini, MC 23 & PS Audio DSD.  (Read 1906 times)

bugeyed

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Need help configuring a Mac mini, MC 23 & PS Audio DSD.
« on: December 31, 2017, 10:59:33 am »
Using Mac Mini High Sierra & PS Audio DSD DAC with USB connection & J River MC 23.

Had several odd issues this morning so I restarted everything & it seems  to be working now, but I don't know if I am getting the most out of my setup. I have a lot of hi res music files & some DSD files all on a USB drive connected to the Mac mini.
Can someone point me to recommended settings for Mac Mini, MC 23 & PS Audio DSD?

Thanks,
Kev
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Re: Need help configuring a Mac mini, MC 23 & PS Audio DSD.
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2018, 05:11:03 am »
Don't think you can play DSD over HDMI.
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Re: Need help configuring a Mac mini, MC 23 & PS Audio DSD.
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2018, 07:58:02 am »
Quote from: Awesome Donkey on January 01, 2018, 05:11:03 am
Don't think you can play DSD over HDMI.
My DAC (PS Audio DSD) is connected to the Mac via USB.
Kev

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Re: Need help configuring a Mac mini, MC 23 & PS Audio DSD.
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2018, 08:45:53 am »
Ah, in that case...

For DSD, make sure DSD bitstreaming is enabled. Also you might need to open the Audio MIDI Setup app on the Mac, and set the bit-depth and sample rate to the highest available for your DAC to get DSD playback working (this is required for some DACs).
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