Leahy:
In audio midi> devices look for "properties for" your dac should be on the list in the pull down. Select it.
Then on the right select it as the default output. the system out put is usually best as built in (alerts go through internal speakers).
Double check that the format(rate) is acceptable. I prefer it as whatever the source is. Redbook (regular) CD is 41000.
set the bit depth at its highest, but if things still do not work you can try switching it to lower. Do not be alarmed. My guess is that you have the default output set on internal...
In audio midi> devices look for "properties for" your dac should be on the list in the pull down. Select it.
Then on the right select it as the default output. the system out put is usually best as built in (alerts go through internal speakers).
Double check that the format(rate) is acceptable. I prefer it as whatever the source is. Redbook (regular) CD is 41000.
set the bit depth at its highest, but if things still do not work you can try switching it to lower. Do not be alarmed. My guess is that you have the default output set on internal...