J'ai eu un échange avec le SAV pour obtenir la dernière version du driver pour le système d'exploitation El Capitan Osx et voici leur réponse :
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Hello Eric,
Audio Research has determined that an updated USB board and firmware are needed to communicate with the USB port of the latest Apple computers and the latest operating system, El Capitan. For DAC8s that were under warranty as of September 30, 2015 (the release date of El Capitan), Audio Research is pleased to offer this update under warranty. The updated USB board and firmware are under development by engineering and we expect updates will be available starting early summer.
Audio Research has also identified an alternate solution. This is the M2TECH Hiface 2 USB to SP/DIF Interface. When inserted into the USB port of the Apple computer this product provides a RCA or Coaxial connection to the SP/DIF inputs of the DAC8. This link to the manufacturer’s website offers more detail: http://www.m2tech.biz/en/hiface2.html. Extensive sound room testing has shown that the M2TECH provides sound quality commensurate with that of a direct USB connection.
If you prefer this solution and are an original owner, please contact Audio Research customer service at service@audioresearch.com . We will ship one to you at no charge. Please note that acceptance of the alternate solution makes the DAC8 ineligible for a free installation of the hardware and firmware.
Again, thank you for your patience as Audio Research works through this difficult problem. I look forward to helping you.
Best Regards,
Kalvin Dahl
Customer Support Manager
New direct phone line: 763-270-1233
http://www.audioresearch.com
service@audioresearch.com
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Si vous avez tout lu, le SAV me propose soit la mise à jour de ma carte USB + firmware soit l'envoi du M2Tech à leurs frais.
En fait je n'aurais pas à choisir, M. Dam m'a dit qu'il ferait mieux que les Américains en m'offrant les deux!
Ce jour là, il m'a également offert un cable optique Real Cable de 3 m pour en remplacer un que je trouve trop long (5 m) entre mon mac mini et le dac8.
Je ne vous dit pas comme j'avais la banane en sortant de la boutique mercredi dernier lors de ma petite visite habituelle (pendant le cours de piano de ma fille).
Il est vraiment trop bien ce revendeur!!
