Quicktime doesn't switch to external audio

Hey guys,
The problem I have is with QuicktimeX on ML is it not sending any audio to my external soundcard and my external speakers. If I turn my soundcard ON then iTunes, Safari, etc. will all play audio to my external speakers (switching over properly even). Quicktime only will send audio out if 'internal speakers' are selected in the audio section of system perfs.

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