Basic Setup Question for Mac Endpoint

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Mac Pro Speakers is the built-in output and this is the one you probably want to use. However, Roon will have exclusive access and control of the hardware device. With System Output you’ll hear system notifications and other sounds.

Here’s a fuller description.

Difference between Built-in output and system output?[Answered]

To expand on the answer above a little bit: System Output is going to make Roon’s output function like any other application – audio is sent to the OSX mixer, where it’s mixed with other sources (Youtube, system sounds, etc). In many cases, the audio will be resampled during this process, so this mode is more about convenience than critical listening. For example, if you switch your default output from the Macbook’s speakers to a bluetooth device, Roon’s output will go with it, because it’s si…