Hi guys. This is my first post on the forum.
I recently bought a Marantz SA-10 & MacBook Pro M1X. I'm new to streaming, having just dipped my toe in the water. Currently I'm able to stream QOBUZ/ROON from my MacBook via Airplay or Chromecast to my SONY KD-43XH8505 TV then my Marantz PM-10 Amp. The sound quality is excellent but am I missing out by not taking a direct feed from my MacBook to the SA-10 with its internal DAC? I've attempted to connect both devices using the appropriate cables & USB connectors but the process frustratingly stalls when I attempt to set the MacBook audioMidi set up (see attached screen grab) I've set everything as directed on the Marantz handbook but I cannot select "output". Do I really need this or is my Airplay connection as good as it gets? I'm kinda at a loss as to how best to proceed. Do I really need to spend more to succeed in this venture or is it the law of diminishing returns? I appreciate any advice or expertise you might share
Thanks
David
I recently bought a Marantz SA-10 & MacBook Pro M1X. I'm new to streaming, having just dipped my toe in the water. Currently I'm able to stream QOBUZ/ROON from my MacBook via Airplay or Chromecast to my SONY KD-43XH8505 TV then my Marantz PM-10 Amp. The sound quality is excellent but am I missing out by not taking a direct feed from my MacBook to the SA-10 with its internal DAC? I've attempted to connect both devices using the appropriate cables & USB connectors but the process frustratingly stalls when I attempt to set the MacBook audioMidi set up (see attached screen grab) I've set everything as directed on the Marantz handbook but I cannot select "output". Do I really need this or is my Airplay connection as good as it gets? I'm kinda at a loss as to how best to proceed. Do I really need to spend more to succeed in this venture or is it the law of diminishing returns? I appreciate any advice or expertise you might share
Thanks
David