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Problem connecting Rega Dac to Macbook 2008

I just bought a used Rega Brio-r and Rega Dac (not the -r version)
I´m trying to connect the Dac to my Macbook from 2008 but the device is not showing up on the Sound/midi settings. I run El Capitain OS.

I connected the Dac with miniToslink from Macbook 3.5mm output and Toslink into "optical in" on the Dac.

Should it automaticaly show up when I connect through the optical output or should I use "USB digital input" on the Dac and USB from Macbook? I wanted hi-def audio therefore I used the Toslink cable.

I´m not very good at this so I´m happy with all the help that you can give..
philsons

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philsons OP
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Yes it supports optical out, the combined 3.5 mm jack. I can see the red light as well, but why can't I get 192khz in the sound/midi settings, the highest option is 96khz, 24bit 2-channel stereo and I don't find the Rega Dac as an option..

Does the toslink only work oneway, and USB should detect the Dac in the list?
philsons OP
28 posts
 
Ok but SHOULD the MacBook detect the Rega Dac through the toslink cable or is it only through USB connection? I had an Ifi microdac a few years back, connected with USB and I could find it in the settings
philsons OP
28 posts
 
I will try that, thanks!
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