iTunes 12.8 work w/original Airplay v1 devices?

Which version of iTunes did you downgrade to in order to get it working again, Bob?

I tried going back a few versions, but it still wouldn't work with my Denon 3312CI, work, so I'm wondering if some common/shared library files were updated.

I went back to 12.7 - however, although it tries to connect it still has trouble. I've found a better way is through system preference, Sound, and click on your device. 3 more clicks but works with iTunes 12.8...

Still no success with the VSX-1021 with ITunes 12.8 or 12.9. I reinstalled ITunes 12.3 and 12.6. I get a different error when trying to use Airplay with these versions even though I uninstalled all Apple software and rebooted after uninstalling and installing a different version. I now get the error: "An error occurred while connecting to the Airplay device VSX-1021. An unknown error occurred (20)." I can't find much when I search the INET for ITunes error 20.

Amazing how Apple has been silent on this issue/problem. Now using AirParrot2 for connecting from ITunes Win 10/64 to VSX-1021. Not reliable, additional $12.99 cost.

Thanks Apple. Apple has become the status quo and doesn't understand the engineering required to be fully backward compatible. Apple is certainly a technology company, not an engineering company.

I have a jbl also which quit with the latest I tunes update . It is a very sad statement about apple if they force people to replace perfectly good devices in this way. If apple wants to maintain a following then they need to do something to fix the iTunes update so we can continue to use our devices.

Agreed. This is the response to the problem that is posted on the Marantz website where my NA7004 Network Player is from:

Apple iTunes version 12.7.4.76 introduced a communication issue with the authentication chip, which no longer allows you to use the service on selected devices. The issue can be identified by the following message on your Marantz device:

"The AirPlay device "device name" is not compatible with this version of iTunes."

Previous versions are not affected by this. Please note that iTunes continues to work the latest iOS devices at the time of testing (iOS Version 12.0).

Please also note that this is due to Apple no longer supporting the specific hardware authentification chip used in the above products. Therefore, there won't be any firmware solution from our side.

Essentially Marantz are saying it is not their fault and Apple are saying there is nothing wrong ! Really poor.

If Apple want people to use their products then they need to sort out their backward compatibility principles.

I have two Airplay 1 speakers on my network and since updating itunes to 12.8.0.150, one of these speakers is ‘no longer compatible’ with iTunes. My iPhone, running 12.1 is still able to recognise and play through both speakers, individually, as they are not Airplay 2 compatible speakers. I was under the impression that iTunes would still be compatible with older Airplay 1 speakers, but it does not appear to be the case. I have an old iMac, which is not able to run any operating system after El Capitan.

Yes, iTunes 12.8 supports all existing AirPlay devices, including AirPort Express and third-party AirPlay speakers, in addition to AirPlay 2 devices such as HomePod.

Same situation here with an older Denon AVR-1912 receiver.

Is there an solution yet?

I have a JBL airplay speaker (actually 3 of them) that all stopped working once I upgraded. :-( However, all of my older airport express devices and Apple TVs work okay.

STR-DN1050 Sony. Same issue. This isn't right. My unit isn't old either. 7.2 4K

STR-DN1050 Sony 7.2 4K. Doesn't recognize it. No update from Sony either.

Same here -- Denon have confirmed that my receiver CANNOT be updated to support Airplay 2. :-(

This is just wrong.

I just uninstalled iTunes. And re-installed it and now it's working on my Sony 7.2 4K. I don't know why. But it worked. 🙂

Thanks

I tried that once won’t success, will try again.

Did you delete Bonjour, Apple mobile support, and apple 64 bit support , etc before reinstalling 12.8?