New Macbook Pro 15 inch touch bar 2017 - internal DAC only 48khz?

[Musicophile]

I just received my brand new MacBook Pro 15 inch with touch bar, and installed Audirvana as one of the first apps.

 

I was surprised when A+ told me that the max sample rate the computer can play is 48khz (without any external Dac obviously). 

 

I haven't used a Mac without an external Dac for very long, and I´m aware the internal Dac is a 50ct afterthought. However, is it just the newest generation that has such a limited feature set? I seem to remember that older Macs used to play up to 96khz?

[Musicophile]

Tried Audio/Midi set-up (wow, haven´t used that app for a LONG time), and again, only 48 khz. Looks like Apple is moving backwards.

[Musicophile]

1 minute ago, daverich4 said:

 

Audio/Midi says my 2013 Mac Pro goes to 24/96

That's what I thought. Seriously a step back then. 

[Musicophile]

6 hours ago, matthias said:

https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=187170

 

Matt

So it's confirmed. Wow. Time to get a portable Dac. 

[Musicophile]

FYI, I noticed that the 48khz limitation only applies to the headphone output.

 

I guess the 96khz works for the internal speaker.