Node USB out to McIntosh DA2 Crashes DAC

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    Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    Hi David

    Please consult your third-party DAC documentation and see if you can adjust clock timing or trim.

  • David Curtis

    The MDA200 uses a DA2 module. This module has trim for volume, but no clock timing adjustments. I've also noticed I have the issue when the node is constantly giving a notification that it has changed to fixed volume output in the BluOS Controller, but it keeps repeating the message like it hasn't completed the task successfully.

     

    https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/-/media/Files/mcintoshlabs/DocumentMaster/us/MDA200_OM_24120100.pdf?revision=c26c8595-83ba-4e57-a9a5-9d53d922d8d1

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  • David Curtis

    I gave McIntosh a call today and their USB is designed with a computer in mind. McIntosh has a set of drivers to install for windows. They believe the problem is on the Blue Sound for not having the correct drivers. I have clearly stated the issues the blue sound Node is having with not recognizing the DA2 module 100% of the time and sending the DAC into an offline state. Do you have any more information that could be helpful pertaining to the node's drivers.

    Thanks,

    DC

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  • Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    Since McIntosh states they do not recommend using it this way and require a driver to do so, please use COAX or Optical.

    Please keep in mind your Bluesound NODE is a finished goods product and not a kit. 

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  • Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    I would contact McIntosh as the notifications as may suggest the DA2 is not communicating up to the NODE correctly. We have no other reports of this issue with McIntosh equipment. 

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