Sound Not Working Davinci Resolve 17 *rare problem*

My sound output in Davinci Resolve 17 no longer seems to be working. I can see all audio waveforms, just cant hear any sound. I have reviewed 7 different 'audio fix' videos and reviewed several forums on help, but I haven't seen a problem like this. Sure its an easy fix.

Everything points to the issue most people have in Davinci resolve > preferences > video and audio i/o > speaker configuration > use system setting / manual.

Everyone has told me to choose manual and select my output device, but here is where my problem comes in. I do not have an output device to choose from, and it does not let me select one! Because of this I cannot assign an output to my L/R stems.

I have uploaded a screenshot for additional help. / will keep looking elsewhere for solutions.

[Peter Chamberlain]

moved to resolve forum

if u set to System Device

and in your OS control set the audio to your device, what happens?

What audio hardware is available on the system?

Has this finally been fixed?

Has this finally been fixed?

Are you experiencing a specific issue?

Providing a system spec and an complete outline of the issue assists others in helping.