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Problems with playing through DAC/headphones

Just bought a TEAC UD-501 DSD DAC and have been listening to lossless files via iTunes and DSD via the TEAC player. I am listening primarily through headphones, and the sound is great. For some reason, though, if I try to load a video via youtube or if I try to listen to music clip on an internet website, I hear nothing via the headphones. I have a MacBook Air and check the sound settings -- the TEAC is selected as the primary output, so I can't understand why I can hear music via iTunes and other dedicated players but not via my web browser. Any insight into this problem would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
jawks

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jawks OP
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Thanks so much for the replies! I will give these a try tonight and report back.
jawks OP
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Checked all my settings, and everything seems set to play through TEAC. I wonder if, as you say, something resets or doesn't switch over appropriately, when I toggle between iTunes and Chrome or Firefox.
jawks OP
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Funny thing is, when I was using a Nuforce ICON HD DAC with the same headphones, this problem never happened. I could listen to all sources on my computer with no problems without having to exit the programs. This must be unique to the TEAC.
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