External USB DAC issues with Ayy Capitan

[Sanlitun]

I have found that the USB DAC I am currently using (NAD M51) is not working properly with software using Core Audio such as Spotify or iTunes. The Bitperfect add on with iTunes is not working either.

Audirvana+ using exclusive mode is still working although only on files with a bitrate of 96 kHz or less and there is something ever so slightly off about the sound. My B&W MM-1 seem to be working properly too.

I now see that these issues along with my mouse not working have me understanding what beta really means. Be forewarned if you are using external audio gear.

 

[zz2k9]

Yeah I have just found this issue using my Meridian Explorer DAC. It starts cutting like its buffering.

Shame. All bit rates too.

 

[SG-]

have you checked Audio MIDI Setup in Apps -> Utilities and tried messing around in there or making sure the settings match 10.10 for you device?

 

[jhwalker]

Same here with LH Labs Pulse and iFi Micro iDSD. Sometime it synchs, sometimes it doesn't - most of the time, just static.

Same devices works just fine with Yosemite and with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Preview, so it's definitely an issue with El Capitan.

 

[Sanlitun]

Well it seems that DP2 has cleared up the issues with using an USB external DAC.

Can finally listen to my headphones again.

 

[auhlixer]

Well it seems that DP2 has cleared up the issues with using an USB external DAC.

Can finally listen to my headphones again.

Good news!!!

 

[jhwalker]

Well it seems that DP2 has cleared up the issues with using an USB external DAC.

Can finally listen to my headphones again.

Same here - beta 2 restored access to my USB DAC

 

[mcvaughan]

I guess there was a code regression since the general release still has issues. My HiFiMan EF2A has no audio controls under El Cap.

 

[davehutch]

Upgraded to the latest version 10.11.2 and my NuForce uDac-2 stopped working. Any ideas how I can put this right?

 

[fisherking]

am using a nuforce udac-3, and no issues (every version of 10.11, including current 10.11.3beta). perhaps contact nuforce?... or try another usb port. what mac?

 

[davehutch]

am using a nuforce udac-3, and no issues (every version of 10.11, including current 10.11.3beta). perhaps contact nuforce?... or try another usb port. what mac?

Thanks.
2015 15" MBP. I've written to NuForce and I'm waiting for a reply. Will let you know the outcome.

 

[davehutch]

Their reply is as follows:

As a company, we have recently purchased Nu-Force as a brand, however, the model you have is a legacy unit & is not supported by Optoma. Having studied your problem this does seem consistent with Apple rather that the Udac2 as there may be an issue on the Apple drivers on El Capitan. In view of this we would suggest speaking with Apple.

I've asked them to confirm that the uDac-3 is fully compatible with OS X El Capitan.

 

[fisherking]

am using a nuforce udac-3, and no issues (every version of 10.11, from orifina

Their reply is as follows:

As a company, we have recently purchased Nu-Force as a brand, however, the model you have is a legacy unit & is not supported by Optoma. Having studied your problem this does seem consistent with Apple rather that the Udac2 as there may be an issue on the Apple drivers on El Capitan. In view of this we would suggest speaking with Apple.

I've asked them to confirm that the uDac-3 is fully compatible with OS X El Capitan.

well it works here; no drivers, no issues (have been using it since yosemite). am now on 10.11public beta 3...and it continues to work.

 

[davehutch]

am using a nuforce udac-3, and no issues (every version of 10.11, from orifina


well it works here; no drivers, no issues (have been using it since yosemite). am now on 10.11public beta 3...and it continues to work.

Good to know. It's come up on Massdrop recently for around £50 delivered to the UK, so might be worth changing to if it comes up again