Originally Posted by Stew4HD (Post 16686774)

I had a '19 RDX that would play multichannel content .FLAC files via USB. I am planning on taking my thumb drive with me to test drive a '22 MDX tomorrow (2/3/21). I will let you all know how that goes and then can share info on how to create them

Originally Posted by ELIN (Post 16686996)

You may also want to check out which version of the software the lot vehicle has. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Stew4HD (Post 16687448)

I would expect the version to at least play what the '19 RDX could play.. I didn't get to test the MDX yesterday.. too many people ahead of me wanting to look at and drive it so I left,.,. wasn't happy because I had an appointment..

Originally Posted by ELIN (Post 16687450)

The only reason for my suggestion is because folks on this forum have been saying there's a difference in sound quality before and after the update.

You may also want to make sure the treble and bass are in the "zero" position to compare apples to apples.

The looks will bring folks into the dealership but I think the TrueTouch interface will turn people away unfortunately. I have no issue using it myself but it appears to be an object of hate in discussion panels and forums.

Originally Posted by Stew4HD (Post 16687581)

I went and sat in a '22 ASpec, tried out the USB audio port (under the armrest) and it plays the multichannel FLAC files beautifully! I didn't drive it though. It was on the showroom floor. They asked me if I wanted to drive.. not yet

Originally Posted by yellowbalt (Post 16687904)

Hey Guys where do you get multichannel .Flac?

Originally Posted by gtgt (Post 16720054)

Hi Guys, Just got 2022 MDX ASPEC and can't get any 5.1 files to play. The vehicle just says can't play this format. I've converted a bunch of my own files and used the ones uploaded here that definitely are converted properly. Nothing seems to work. Any ideas? I'm using a Sandisk 1TB fall drive exfat.

Originally Posted by ELIN (Post 16720053)

1) Typically there is only one USB connection that is "smart" and can play files. All other USB slots are for charging only. Are you using the right one?

2) It is well known that when using Wireless CarPlay/AA on the MDX, you can't use the USB to play music files simultaneously. In this regard, the limitation is the same for RDX and TLX.

Originally Posted by ELIN (Post 16720056)

I answered you in the other thread and here's what I wrote:

Originally Posted by ChodTheWacko (Post 16720486)

He's not getting 'usb not available'. He can see the files, but the files won't play.
That's a different issue.

Originally Posted by ELIN (Post 16720516)

That only takes care of possibility #1. Are we completely ignoring #2?

"2) It is well known that when using Wireless CarPlay/AA on the MDX, you can't use the USB to play music files simultaneously. In this regard, the limitation is the same for RDX and TLX."

Originally Posted by ChodTheWacko (Post 16720578)

See this thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-mdx-...ilable-992695/

Originally Posted by Stew4HD (Post 16695768)

Does anyone know how I can contact someone within Acura's Engineering department?

I received a call back from Acura and the guy told me that The Engineering Dept told him to tell me that when Andriod Auto is active wirelessly, it takes control of the head unit so that no other sources are available.. I asked him why I could select AM/FM or SiruisXM.. he stumbled and just repeated what the engineering group told him. It makes no sense, to me anyway, that AA would deactivate the USB port.

Am I wrong in my thinking, maybe?