I design high end Audio USB DACS. I have a customer who uses Media Player and Rhapsody and when he is playing a track then goes to the next track the player does not clear out the buffer and it sends pops and clicks to the dac.
If he uses J River or any other Media player that does clear out the buffer before switching tracks there is no problem.
Any ideas of how to fix this. I did not see any options in Media Player for fade in out for track or whatever.
Gordon, It sounds like the issue you are facing with the pops and clicks on the DAC when switching tracks in Media Player and Rhapsody is related to how the buffer is handled between tracks. Here are a few suggestions to potentially resolve this issue:
1. Buffer Settings:
Media Player Settings: Check if there are any buffer settings within the Media Player or Rhapsody software that can be adjusted. Increasing the buffer size or adjusting buffering settings might help in reducing the pops and clicks between tracks.
Driver Settings: Ensure that the DAC driver settings are optimized for audio playback. Sometimes, driver configurations can impact how buffers are handled during track transitions.
Gordon, It sounds like the issue you are facing with the pops and clicks on the DAC when switching tracks in Media Player and Rhapsody is related to how the buffer is handled between tracks. Here are a few suggestions to potentially resolve this issue:
1. Buffer Settings:
Media Player Settings: Check if there are any buffer settings within the Media Player or Rhapsody software that can be adjusted. Increasing the buffer size or adjusting buffering settings might help in reducing the pops and clicks between tracks.
Driver Settings: Ensure that the DAC driver settings are optimized for audio playback. Sometimes, driver configurations can impact how buffers are handled during track transitions.
2. Alternative Players:
As you mentioned, using J River or other Media Players that clear out the buffer before switching tracks seems to work fine. Encourage the customer to continue using a player that doesn't exhibit this issue to avoid disruptions in audio playback.
3. External Solutions:
Third-Party Software: In some cases, using third-party software that can manage audio buffers effectively might help. Tools designed for audio optimization can sometimes mitigate such issues.
4. Contact Support:
If the issue persists and none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to the support teams of Media Player or Rhapsody. They may have specific recommendations or updates that could address this buffer-related problem.
5. Custom Solutions:
Depending on the technical specifications of the DAC and software, custom solutions tailored to handle buffer transitions effectively can also be explored. Encourage the customer to try the above options and see if any of them help alleviate the pops and clicks issue during track switches. If the problem persists, further investigation might be necessary to pinpoint the exact cause of the audio disruptions. Let me know if you need further assistance or additional insights into this issue. Best regards, ChatGPT
