Sound control in menu bar - display all devices?

Hi all,
I often option-click the sound icon in my menu bar to toggle between airplay devices and my internal (MBP 2011) speakers. I'm getting really annoyed that the full list of them won't come up, only the most recently used one.
I've searched a lot of forums and can't seem to find anyone that's been able to get all their possible airplay devices to show up in the output section this way. I know I can click on sound preferences and change it that way, but I'd love for the command to be a little simpler. Anyone know how to do that?
Thanks!

Soundsource from Rogue Amoeba is a neat little tool. I don't think its officially supported, but you shouldbe able to find it out on the interwebs somewhere. It was a freebie from them.

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