Playing Computer Music Files Through Stereo Receiver

badrobot · Jan 25, 2025

@MalwareT , how old are you if you don't mind me asking?
We've all tried to help you. It is supposed to be a very basic thing to do.
After plugging in the cable to the DAC, you should be set already.

Ok never mind. I didn't see your post that you already got it to work.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
select the right audio source on your Denon and play some music on your PC.
If that still doesn't work for you, it's probably time to call a technician.

Marcus Vinicus said:
@MalwareT

So this is your DAC?

D1 Desktop Headphone Amplifier and DAC — Audioengine

Perfect for providing high quality audio to speakers or headphones, the D1 is a premium 32-bit DAC and headphone amplifier for your computer, TV, and more. The D1 connects to your computer’s USB port or optical output without any software to download, making the D1 quick and easy to set up.

audioengine.com

Yeah, that's it. My guy was upside down.

badrobot · Jan 25, 2025

MalwareT said:
Well, well, well. It finally worked. However, now I have the problem of not being able to use my Altec Landsing speakers. So, it looks like Windows 11 only gives you two options for audio output: (1) The built-in speaker in my computer itself and (2) One DAC device. And if so, then that kind of sucks.

If you want to listen to your Altec Lansing speakers, just unplug the audio cable in front of the DAC. Headphone jack always takes priority. So just unplug it and your Altect Lansing speakers will work.
Windows 11 have nothing to do with number of audio output. Audio output is hardware related not OS related.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
@MalwareT , how old are you if you don't mind me asking?
We've all tried to help you. It is supposed to be a very basic thing to do.
After plugging in the cable to the DAC, you should be set already.

Ok never mind. I didn't see your post that you already got it to work.

Hmmm. Are you sure you didn't want me to see your post anyway?

badrobot · Jan 25, 2025

MalwareT said:
Hmmm. Are you sure you didn't want me to see your post anyway?

No, that's intentional. I know you saw it already so I didn't delete it.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
No, that's intentional. I know you saw it already so I didn't delete it.

No, I hadn't seen the original post.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
No, that's intentional. I know you saw it already so I didn't delete it.

It looks like some of you guys don't have patience with people coming to this forum. Because I saw how some of you treated that other guy: SOMETHING WEIRD is going on........

badrobot · Jan 25, 2025

MalwareT said:
It looks like some of you guys don't have patience with people coming to this forum. Because I saw how some of you treated that other guy: SOMETHING WEIRD is going on........

a thank you would be nice.
that guy was drunk and called everyone names.
I was politely asking you a question because you can seem to figure out what you want to do.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
a thank you would be nice.
that guy was drunk and called everyone names.

Looks like something must be going around.

badrobot · Jan 25, 2025

I guess we're done here. So mark this thread close. And you are very welcome.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
a thank you would be nice.

I did already. See your post #113.

badrobot · Jan 25, 2025

MalwareT said:
I did already. See your post #113.

Post 113 is my post. But no big deal.
Over and out.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
Post 113 is my post. But no big deal.
Over and out.

Thank you.

MalwareT · Jan 25, 2025

badrobot said:
Post 113 is my post. But no big deal.
Over and out.

I gave you a Like in post #113. But now you have a Like and a thank you. Over and out.

Edwin · Jan 26, 2025

MalwareT said:
Is there only a limit of two output audio devices in Windows 11 computers?... it looks like Windows 11 only gives you two options for audio output...

You can have as many as you want, really. As long as Windows recognizes the device(s) and all are routable to your output device.
And..., all are easily accessible from the System Tray...

MalwareT · Jan 26, 2025

Edwin said:
You can have as many as you want, really. As long as Windows recognizes the device(s) and all are routable to your output device.
And..., all are easily accessible from the System Tray...

View attachment 123306

Thanks. And that is why I opened this thread again because I have been having trouble doing the above. Also, what I thought was the solution really wasn't because going through my DAC has bypassed my subwoofer and I'm only getting right/left sound through my Denon. Therefore, if you, Edwin, or anyone else could breakdown as to how I can get Windows to recognize other audio devices, which is basically what I've been trying to do throughout this whole thread, I would really appreciate it.

Marcus Vinicus · Jan 26, 2025

@MalwareT

See the screen capture below. This shows ALL audio devices even if disabled. Bear in mind any USB connected DAC's may need to be turned on before Windows recognises them. There is no limit on the number of audio devices in Windows 11.

Edwin · Jan 26, 2025

MalwareT said:
... how I can get Windows to recognize other audio devices...

Windows will automatically recognize pretty much any device, provided there is a driver for it, generic or not, floating around in cyberspace.
But don't worry about that right now..., your primary concern is how to get the default audio output from your tower, to the DAC, to your Denon, to the Sub and speakers.

MalwareT said:
... going through my DAC has bypassed my subwoofer and I'm only getting right/left sound through my Denon.

I have a suspicion it's because, in your latest pic, you have L/R RCA's going out of the back of your D1..., and the 3.5mm coming out the headphone port on the front of the D1..., one is cancelling out the other!

MalwareT · Jan 26, 2025

Edwin said:
Windows will automatically recognize pretty much any device, provided there is a driver for it, generic or not, floating around in cyberspace.
But don't worry about that right now..., your primary concern is how to get the default audio output from your tower, to the DAC, to your Denon, to the Sub and speakers.

I have a suspicion it's because, in your latest pic, you have L/R RCA's going out of the back of your D1..., and the 3.5mm coming out the headphone port on the front of the D1..., one is cancelling out the other!

View attachment 123347

(1) Yes. Those are routed to my separate Altec Lansing speakers. (2) The DAC is receiving a signal from my PC through the black chord (circled in red) next to the white cord, which has a USB connection going into my computer at the end of it. (3) Yes. That goes to my Denon, and I have a right and a left speaker connected to my Denon along with a subwoofer.

MalwareT · Jan 26, 2025

Edwin said:
I have a suspicion it's because, in your latest pic, you have L/R RCA's going out of the back of your D1..., and the 3.5mm coming out the headphone port on the front of the D1..., one is cancelling out the other!

View attachment 123347

That makes sense. So, it sounds like I need to disconnect my Altec Lansing speakers and find a way to only connect my Denon to the DAC without having the front R/L RCA cord connected.

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