Core Machine (Operating system/System info/Roon build number)
MacBook, MacOS 10.15.7, Roon 1.8 (build 756)
Unifi AP + Switch, internet via 4G
Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)
Sony WH-1000XM2 directly connected to MAC
Sonos Play3
Description Of Issue
Evaluating Roon to see if I will build a whole home audio system around it. Currently running on my MAC, and using a set os Sonos speakers, and headphones. (Will move this to a Linux host some time).
Problem: Playback via headphones is quieter than expected. Volume control only allows a minor adjustment.
Under the audio settings “This mac” is shown, with 5 outputs I can enable. These are “System Output”, “Macbook Pro Speakers”. the two displays, and the USB webcam. The Bluetooth Headphones are attached, but not show here.
If I open the sound settings on my mac I do see all the above mentioned devices, and the headphones. So it looks as if Roon does not pick up all the options core audio knows about.
I enabled “System Output” and this allows me to play via the headphones. But audio level is set to 100% in Roon, and does not match what is set in the system audio menu. Dialing that up to 100% still yields low audio level. (Mutch lower then when playing directly via the Tidal App).
What is the reason?