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Matt:
If anyone is still experiencing audio playback issues (skips, stutters, etc.), please post details in this thread.

Before posting, make sure you're using the latest build of MC in case the issue has been fixed.

When posting details, please include information about what audio hardware you're using and also steps to reproduce the issue.

Thanks for any help.

scottlf:
Playback stuttering continues. I can't seem to find anything consistent. Most of the time -- but not always -- it will stop if I stop and restart playback of a particular file. I have also tried turning the "play from memory" feature ON and then OFF. Sometimes it changes the problem in the moment but not permanently.

It *might* be more associated with higher-res files than 44.1/16, but I haven't found that to be true across the board.

One more thing: it tends to start very subtly, just a few minor blips, usually next to inaudible. Then it builds and within 10 seconds or so has become full-on stutters.

Files: FLAC and ALAC. Through USB to VLink-192, hence through coaxial to Audio Research DAC7. 8-core MacPro, 10.8.3. The audio files are on a separate drive from the operating system; both drives are internal.

mvilla:
Hi Matt,
following your request I'm now using your thread (my previous notes are in the thread "Clicks").
Something improved since I had reported this issue to the forum, but I still have problems when I move from a HD file to a redbook one. Below my sequence of actions:

1. Play a high resolution file for some seconds
2. While the playback is in progress, double click on a 44.1 kH file
3. I hear a strong "click" and then the playback starts disturbed (stuttering)
4. I stop the playback, wait a couple of seconds, and then play again. No more noise
5. Then double click on another file, redbook or HD. No more click, no more noise
 
So it seems it happens when you change fro HD to Redbook

I'm using your 18.0.174 release
OS is ML 10.8.3
My hardware is MacMini i5, 8Gb RAM
DAC is ECHO Firewire4.

Many thanks for your support
Massimo

kiwi:
I hear periodic "pops" during playback.

Most recently they were high rez files played back at 48/24 since my DACs USB input is limited to 48/24.  I'll be moving it to toslink soon, so it will bump up to 96/24.

I'm using your 18.0.174 release
OS is ML 10.8.3
My hardware is MacMini i7, 8Gb RAM

I'm happy to pull logs or otherwise try to get more info to help.

JimH:
Can you tell if this only happens when the sample rate changes?

Please specify the DAC or audio output device you're using.

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