Clicking Popping on some tracts thru AKM 32bit/DSD64 Amanero Chipset DAC

Go to the Amenaro web site and confirm you have their latest firmware ,if not then delete the old file ,download it and open it up then instal ,

and remember to disconnect the usb cable ,turn off the dac then after it’s reinstalled then reconnect the usb cable and turn on dac 

that happened to me before I bought a dedicated streamer.

I get the occasional click/pop from JRiver. I blame my notebook computer, an old Dell. Likely a problem streaming from RAM or a processor interrupt.  I’ve just learned to live with it as I’m not ready to upgrade my file serving computer.  

If you were to upload that same file to another program like Foobar, do you still get the click/pop? My streamer is a little Intel nuc and running foobar on 24/192 tracks while also using the Mathaudio room correction plugin I can get it to cut out due to too resource intensive.

Try to cut as many windows processes as possible, check your task manager to make sure nothing is sneaky in the background, and maybe plug in some headphones straight to the pc to see if the clicks are still there or if it is a clocking/dac issue.

Thanks for all the ideas!  If something works, Ill let you know.

From a quality engineering perspective, here are a list of potential root causes:

1. Output/input voltage overload causing clipping.  I listed this first because I have had personal experience with this root cause when a purchased a new integrated amp and because you stated it only occurs on some recordings.  The output voltage cannot exceed the input maximum voltage level otherwise you will clip at the input.  Look at the tolerance of the output voltage of the DAC to the maximum input (integrated amp or preamp.  This would cause clipping on some recordings that have volume peaks or are simply mastered at a higher loudness.  Must DACs will have the ability to adjust the output level.  Tolerances stack output and input levels across all connections.
2. Digital Stream Interruption:  Can cause dropouts that are perceived as pops.  Verify the internet connection and cables.
3. Digital Clocking Issues:  Loss of clocking lock at the conversation stage will cause a delay in the sequential data stream as clocking lock is re-established.  Loss of clock synchronization between the input device one DAC may be another root cause if your system is configured in that manner.  These issues will sound like a pop.  Look at the input connection to assure it is sound.  
4. Input buffer issues:  If the buffer is not adequate there can be an interruption in the data stream causing popping.  I doubt this is an issue with modern DACs or Streamers. 
5. Electronic issue/CAPs:  a bad cap can cause DC leakage expressed as a popping sound.  Normally this failure mode is intermittent but loudly mastered recording put more current requirements on the CAP and popping may be more evident.  Switch equipment to see if it no longer pops on those recordings.  If it does, have the unit checked and CAPs replaced as required.  
6. Cable Issues.