I keep updating drivers…and when a “fix” gets posted, I try that. I just never know if it works or not…until it stops working.Sorry to hear that, BoomerD. Hopefully someone has a working fix.
Yeah, I hate when that happens.I keep updating drivers…and when a “fix” gets posted, I try that. I just never know if it works or not…until it stops working.
No, but I ‘m using the S/PDIF optical out, not USB. Not sure if that makes difference or not.I presume among all the fixes and tips you've tried disabling power management things like USB selective suspend?
It could, what receiver are you using? I remember back in the day Denons would have glitches, along with Sony TVs having HDMI issues where they would lose sound and power cycle brought it back. Those were DirecTV though.No, but I ‘m using the S/PDIF optical out, not USB. Not sure if that makes difference or not.
No, but I ‘m using the S/PDIF optical out, not USB. Not sure if that makes difference or not.
I would try the usb, that should bypass the Realtek altogether.No, but I ‘m using the S/PDIF optical out, not USB. Not sure if that makes difference or not.
Connects to a FiiO K5 Pro DAAC/Amp. I don't have another Toslink cable to test with.It could, what receiver are you using? I remember back in the day Denons would have glitches, along with Sony TVs having HDMI issues where they would lose sound and power cycle brought it back. Those were DirecTV though.
Maybe try a new Toslink cable, since they are optical they have an angle on the end.
The Realtek IS the USB output.I would try the usb, that should bypass the Realtek altogether.
I am not 100% sure, but the digital optical output would be the cleanest, with if it has a digital RCA output port.So...let me ask this...(I hope I word it right) Does the motherboard process/output sound differently for the audio jacks than USB? That's to say, the audio ports use the built-in Realtek ALC 4080 chip and codec...is that still used for USB out to a DAC?
Yeah, that's why I went with the optical S/PDIF optical to the DAC/Amp to begin with...cleaner with less chance of external noise. NO RCA-out, just the usual 1/8" stuff...and the optical jack.I am not 100% sure, but the digital optical output would be the cleanest, with if it has a digital RCA output port.
I would believe there is more processing going on to send it to USB.
But there is also the GPU option using HDMI, if that still works. I know there was a driver option for hdmi audio in the adrenaline drivers. (I think)
Wouldn't hurt to try, audio alone doesn't take up a huge amount of bandwidth.Yeah, that's why I went with the optical S/PDIF optical to the DAC/Amp to begin with...cleaner with less chance of external noise. NO RCA-out, just the usual 1/8" stuff...and the optical jack.
My GPU has unused HDMI ports, but no way to connect them to my DAC/Amp.
My USB A-to-B cables are too short to reach from the PC to the DAC/Amp. Can't really move either one. I DO have an older (2005) USB extension cable...but I don't know if the throughput would be sufficient. They were used to reach printers back in the day.
Yep. I've been looking both places for a new Toslink cable as well as a USBC-to-B cable.Wouldn't hurt to try, audio alone doesn't take up a huge amount of bandwidth.
If it sounds acceptable, order newer cables from Monoprice. (Having hard time offering up Amazon ATM) I usually try direct to source.
Hrmm, have you tried just unplugging existing cable and reinserting?Yep. I've been looking both places for a new Toslink cable as well as a USBC-to-B cable.
The thing is...I don't know if I need either one. As I've said before, when this works...it works GREAT...until it doesn't. No way to know.
Yes, tried the "un-plug and re-plug" several times. BOTH ends. When it stops working, ONLY a full power cycle of the PC fixes it.Hrmm, have you tried just unplugging existing cable and reinserting?
Or, I had this issue with Sony TVs back in the early HD days, audio would cut out, and power cycling TV would fix it.
What would be the easiest to power cycle? Even changing inputs would work at times also.
You said a realtex driver?Yes, tried the "un-plug and re-plug" several times. BOTH ends. When it stops working, ONLY a full power cycle of the PC fixes it.
Only if I dun a typo...REALTEK. I'm currently running 6.4.0.2404 That's SUPPOSED to be the latest/best one for this. took me some time to find it...then about a week later, MSI released it in their driver downloads.You said a realtex driver?
My GPU has unused HDMI ports, but no way to connect them to my DAC/Amp.
Now yoou have me looking at this or the AE5. Which would leave my Z without a board to go into.Only if I dun a typo...REALTEK. I'm currently running 6.4.0.2404 That's SUPPOSED to be the latest/best one for this. took me some time to find it...then about a week later, MSI released it in their driver downloads.
How's the new ride? Scratch it yet?