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Loud fizz with brand new Parasound Halo Integrated amplifier
I spoke to Parasound tech support, and they suggested that I play around with different output rates on my MacBook to find what works best with the Parasound.  The Parasound can pass up to 348kHz, but my iTunes files are all 44.1kHz.  So I guess I... 
Loud fizz with brand new Parasound Halo Integrated amplifier
Parasound says no drivers are necessary for Mac OS platforms. The Halo’s instructions say it’s just plug and play.So a few things to mention:1. I don’t know anything about DACs. Totally clueless, so I really do appreciate everyone’s insights and h... 
Loud fizz with brand new Parasound Halo Integrated amplifier
Thanks so much, Erik.  I think you've zeroed in on the issue.  When I change the Macbook's output rate, the fizz gets adjusted (with some rates, it seems to go away; with other rates, the fizz is lessened; with other rates, the fizz is pretty loud...