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HELP! Static with my Mac Mini / Ayre QB9 system

I just got my Ayre QB9 DSD upgrade back from Ayre. Couldn't wait to put it back in the system with my 2009 Mac Mini.  Huge disappointment! I'm playing iTunes through Amarra and the static is unbearable! I've tried moving power cables and speaker cables around and nothing seems to affect the noise.  I then took a different Mac Mini I use in the office (latest model... without Amarra installed) and just played iTunes direct to the Ayre QB9. The static was nearly completely gone, but there were still intermittent pops and clicks. Any ideas? Any and all suggestions more than welcome! Thanks! 

cdm

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One variable at a time; either download Amarra to the 2nd Mac or try the first one with just iTunes.
What type of files did the popping/clicking occur with? Often those sounds are caused between songs when changing to different bit depth/sample rates.
Does the 2nd mac have a different type of power supply? PS makes huge impact on noise from mac with digital music. Cheers,
Spencer
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