Ive also replicated the problem on an Intel based NUC and my Windows 10 PC.
Clicking Popping on some tracts thru AKM 32bit/DSD64 Amanero Chipset DAC
Ok, on certain tracks I get a horrible clicking and popping on my dac. On others, including hirez files; nothing but beautiful music. I have swapped out tubes, tried pairing with different preamps, but I cant figure this out. Any ideas? Thanks!