X-SPDIF 3 HDMI Connection Modes

[Lucy]

Hello everyone. After utilizing the X-SPDIF 3 for a few days, I've encountered a few problems. Please keep in mind that I'm not very experienced with audio technology, so the more simplistic your responses are, the better.

1) There are still a lot of popping and cracking noises coming from the gadget when it's linked to my pc when music is playing. I'm not sure if this is a result of a motherboard USB audio intrinsic issue or something else. It may also have to do with buffer/sampling settings in the drivers. When the device is connected to my phone, this does not occur. I would appreciate any help troubleshooting this.

2) I would prefer to use an HDMI cable to connect the gadget straight to my amplifier—that is, without the need for a DAC. With this setup, I am not getting any playing at all (totally quiet), and I have tried every possible combination of HDMI pin configurations. When connecting the amplifier via coaxial cable, this does not occur. Does my HDMI cable need to be a different kind?

I'm hoping you people can help me find the appropriate path.

Best regards,

The popping and cracking noises may be due to USB audio driver issues. Try adjusting buffer and sampling settings in the audio driver settings. If the issue persists, consider updating or reinstalling the USB audio drivers.

HDMI cables carry both audio and video signals. Ensure the HDMI cable is properly connected to both the X-SPDIF 3 and your amplifier. If there is still no sound, check if your amplifier supports audio over HDMI and if the correct input source is selected.