So USB out from my MAC Pro to the speaker USB digital speaker in. Are we sure the signal from my MAC Pro USB output has not run through the MAC DAC?
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Yes. By definition, the output of a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) is an analog signal. The output of USB is a digital signal, so it has not been through the DAC.
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Yes you can be sure the DAC is not in the signal path. The DAC converts the digital music file to an analog output. So connecting the MAC Pro to the Transparent One via the USB bypasses the DAC and connects the digital signal directly to the T1.
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I'm a PC user, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work with a Mac Pro... It's generic, so any stock drivers should handle it.
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No; it works in host mode, so you need a different device for the Mac pro: the NuForce Icon HD is what you want for the laptop. Both deliver superb sound quality.
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Sorry, I've stayed with PowerPC. There it works fine. It may not be a bootable USB connection on your Mac Pro. First see if the card is physically compatible. If you can't use a PCI card in your Pro, you need to find another solution.
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Google is your friend:"Supporting stereo 24-bit resolution and up to 96 kHz sample rate, the USB Audio dongle features 2 stereo DACs which can achieve high performance 95 db Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and 2 stereo ADCs which can achieve high performance 90 db SNR Mac OS X does NOT have 7.1 driver and S/PDIF software."Found at manufacturer's website:http://www.sybausa.com/productInfo.php?iid=1191
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First of all, have you changed the audio settings on your computer? that may be the problem with the adapter you currently have! Go to System Preferences, Sound, then click the Output tab and change it to HDMI.If that doesnt work, it might depend on what model your mac pro is. only models made in mid-2010 and later support audio.If it still isnt working, you could always buy a 3.5 mm to 3 RCA AV Audio cable in addition. This cable connects to your computers headphone jack and to your tvs three red, white, and yellow jacks. just make sure you change the audio settings on your tv from digital to video if you do so. First of all, have you changed the audio settings on your computer? that may be the problem with the adapter you currently have! Go to System Preferences, Sound, then click the Output tab and change it to HDMI.If that doesnt work, it might depend on what model your mac pro is. only models made in mid-2010 and later support audio.If it still isnt working, you could always buy a 3.5 mm to 3 RCA AV Audio cable in addition. This cable connects to your computers headphone jack and to your tvs three red, white, and yellow jacks. just make sure you change the audio settings on your tv... » Read More First of all, have you changed the audio settings on your computer? that may be the problem with the adapter you currently have! Go to System Preferences, Sound, then click the Output tab and change it to HDMI.If that doesnt work, it might depend on what model your mac pro is. only models made in mid-2010 and later support audio.If it still isnt working, you could always buy a 3.5 mm to 3 RCA AV Audio cable in addition. This cable connects to your computers headphone jack and to your tvs three red, white, and yellow jacks. just make sure you change the audio settings on your tv from digital to video if you do so. « Show Less
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It all depends on what you're comparing it to. If your computer is a $35 RaspberryPi... the DAC in it is admittedly really cheap. You should definitely notice a difference. If you have a Mac, you probably won't notice much difference. I have a late 2009 Mac Mini and I notice a very slight difference. It sounds like greater channel separation and a little more dynamic range. Definitely need to use the RCA outs from the DAC rather than the headphone output. I bought it to experiment with and it's fun to say that I run a separate DAC.
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I'm on a Mac, but I had to get a different cable than the one that came with it. Good luck.
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I hooked it up to my iMac and went to the hardware controls where I'd expect to see the device show up under sound devices and it wasn't there. My guess is it bluetooth only, and the mini USB plug is for charging only, not audio input. Also noted a small tag on the included USB wire that says "For Charging Only".
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I have a new HP desktop and the speaker set-up works fine. I would think you'd like it with your MAC. The bass is excellent and my system has the "beat" system.
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You might want to try going into System Preferences then click on "Sound" and change the output. I have a MacBook Pro laptop and I can only get the sound out of my computer because it was built before 2010 or 2011. I can't remember the exact year. Sometimes the sound wasn't loud enough so I had to buy a little speaker that plugs into the USB port. UGH!! I hope this helps. Ramona C.
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Problem I had with this is I was going from my DVI port on the Mac to HDMI using an adapter cable, but the DVI port doesn't carry audio, only video. My work around was then wiring an audio cable from the headphone jack of the computer to my surround system. (In my case I used a 3.5mm to RCA cable). Gets messy with extra wires but it does the trick for now.
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Unfortunately, there is no digital out on this console. If your mac has a 1/8" port for a microphone it is easy to bounce the dual-mono output to a stereo headphone jack which could plug into an analog input, but I don't know anything beyond that. There may be conversions for analog outputs to usb or thunderbolt at the apple store, but my apple experience is limited.
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You can get a RCA to 3.5 cable and that will do the job. Something like this:Dynex 3.5 mm Mini to RCA Stereo Audio Cable - 6-Feet - 1.8 MHowever, if you are getting a DAC, you can use a USB DAC or optical DAC (most macbook pro support optical out)
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Hello mate, same story with the mac I'm afraid, I have a couple of macs too, may sound a tad bit better but does not power the drivers adequately. I run mine through an audio interface in my studio, Focusrite Saffire 40, this has headphone amps with volume controls and powers the just fine. If you really want to enjoy these headphones, you do need good headphone amps. I also use them to monitor sound into my Zoom H4N in which do have a small headphone amp on them
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I use my to record to my Mac but I also have and M-AUDIO FatTrack Pro mixer and a PreSonuys Tube Prev2 amp to supply more power to the mic. Sorry it took my awhile to get back to you!
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They come with a 3.5mm plug to plug into the audio jack in the computer and a USB plug for the power. I've never had a Mac so I don't know what they come with. But if you have these two jacks on your Mac it should work. After seeing the other post I disagree. I think my music sounds great. The separation is great. You can hear the stereo from each individual speaker.