Audex Trace tested setups.

The developer ran and checked each setup below. Reports from users are welcome and will be listed with attribution.

Updated July 6, 2026

Configurations run with Trace.

MacmacOSOutput deviceDetectionOutput matchAuto Sample Rate MatchNotesVerified by
MacBook Pro (M5 Max)26.5FiiO KA11OKOKOKBrief gap during sample-rate switchesdeveloper
MacBook Pro (M5 Max)26.5AirPods Pro 2OKOKUp to 24-bit/48 kHzDevice exposes 24/48 kHz only; Hi-Res sources cannot be rate-matched on this devicedeveloper
MacBook Pro (M5 Max)26.5Built-in speakersOKOKUp to 96 kHzDevice supports 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz; 176.4/192 kHz sources cannot be rate-matched on this devicedeveloper
MacBook Pro (M5 Max)26.3, 26.3.1, 26.4.1FiiO KA11 / AirPods Pro 2 / built-in speakersOKOKSame per-device behavior as aboveVerified during each OS version perioddeveloper
MacBook Air (M2)15.4FiiO KA11 / AirPods Pro 2 / built-in speakersOKOKSame per-device behavior as aboveVerified with earlier builds using the same detection logicdeveloper

Submit your setup.

  1. Run sw_vers in Terminal.Copy the output.
  2. Note your output device.Include the DAC, headphones, or speakers model.
  3. Run Playback Verification in Trace.Take a screenshot of the result.
  4. Email the three items.Send them to support@audex.dev.

Each report is listed under a handle or name you choose. The developer reviews submissions before publishing and decides which to include.