The workaround "in Rhythmbox --> Preferences --> Playback --> 'Use crossfading backend'" seems to fix my posted problem.
I think it would be better when Rhythmbox has this setting default. Thank you! -- Rhythmbox sound problems (clicking/snapping/crackling) when not using crossfading backend https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/116990 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs