Windows 10: Windows 11 not seeing USB DAC

Discus and support Windows 11 not seeing USB DAC in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a Geshelli J2 DAC that has worked flawlessly. However, while updating a new monitor's firmware, Windows, for some reason, has stopped... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EdHdfdfh, Jan 31, 2024.

  1. EDHDFDFH
    EdHdfdfh Win User

    Windows 11 not seeing USB DAC


    I have a Geshelli J2 DAC that has worked flawlessly. However, while updating a new monitor's firmware, Windows, for some reason, has stopped recognizing the device altogether. I have restarted the computer multiple times, uninstalled and reinstalled device firmware, and used different USB ports on my computer. Nothing I do can get Windows to recognize the device. It doesn't even show up in Device Manager as a generic USB device or anything like that.

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    EdHdfdfh, Jan 31, 2024
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  2. JULIAN BLOCH
    Julian Bloch Win User

    Schiit Hel usb DAC not recognized

    I have been having similar issues in Windows 11 with my Hel 2, and while it's not pretty the following has worked for me:

    1. Unplug the USB from the computer and flip the DAC power off
    2. Power the DAC back on and wait a minute
    3. Plug the USB back in

    When that fails (and it does sometimes with symptoms of popping/crackling sounds and audio skipping) SHUT DOWN Windows, don't restart do a full power off, power off the DAC, boot Windows back up then power on the DAC. Really irritating, I am certain it's not an issue with the DAC as it works flawlessly on the same computer/USB port in Ubuntu and it only started happening recently after some update.
     
    Julian Bloch, Jan 31, 2024
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  3. LLOYDCHRISTMAS
    lloydchristmas Win User
    Windows 10 problem with USB DAC

    I have a USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that allows me to play music through my speakers.

    It has worked fine for a long while but recently it has started to abruptly stop working randomly (over 10 times per day).

    I can get it to work again if I:

    • Unplug the DAC from usb and immediately replug it in.
    • Disable and them immediately enable the device in the windows "playback devices" window.

    I have tried:

    • Uninstalling and reinstalling Nvidia high definition sound drivers
    • Disable USB selective suspend setting (this is a PC not a laptop).
    • Troubleshoot sound problems
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Edit: The device is this one:

    EHP-O2D Miniature Desktop Headphone Amplifier with USB DAC - Sound Manual

    It is plug and play and I have never installed drivers for it.
     
    lloydchristmas, Jan 31, 2024
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  4. KIMCK99
    kimck99 Win User

    Windows 11 not seeing USB DAC

    external usb dac

    I would like to know when Windows Phones will support external DACs - to bypass the internal phone DAC so I can use an external DAC.

    Android phones support his and MS needs to start getting ahead and support better music playback.
     
    kimck99, Jan 31, 2024
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