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Denafrips Aries II and Mac laptop issue

hi all

Recently got a Denafrips Aries II and I am trying to use it with my Mac laptops, both running latest MacOS Big Sur.  I seem to be having issues where the laptops either freeze up or become super slow when I connect the unit via USB. Sometimes it works, but then when i disconnect and reconnect Mac does not detect it anymore and the same problem repeats. 

I just installed the latest firmware too last night. Initially I thought it helped. But the same issues came back soon. Has anybody had this experience? I see this with both my laptops, one is older and other is very new.  Not sure if this is a Big Sur compatibility issue.

I primarily use Mac for my listening and if I cant get this resolved I will have to send the unit back.

Many thanks! 
flyby
whipsaw
753 posts
 
Strange. I'm using a MacMini with Mojave, and certainly haven't experienced any related issues.

Have you tried emailing Alvin at Denafrips? He is typically very helpful, and may be able to further troubleshoot.
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bkeske
5,586 posts
 
I’ve had my MacBook (Majove) connected to my Ares II via USB without any problems, but, I will say, it sounds better (cleaner) via my WiFi streamer/optical (in my setup). 
alvin1118
130 posts
 
Hey guys, 

Please reach out to me should you experience USB compatibility issue with Mac. A firmware update of the USB MCU is required to fix it. 

Cheers,
Alvin Chee
[email protected]
maelob
10 posts
 
Same issue here annoying, I thought my Mac was dying. So far best Solution is to just leave the DAC on all the time. Thanks will contact you for update firmware
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