u/mondodimotori

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FI32Q-X "line out" audio problem, cuts randomly for a few instants.

Got myself an FI32Q-X. After a quick fix right away(I received it first with a ded panel), I finally could enjoy it until... Two to three weeks ago (meaning not even a month after getting it back from support), I've started experiencing weird audio problems from the line out connector (not the ESS sabre connector). The audio, randomly, cuts for a few instants, not even a full second. Sometimes it just goes silent for that instant, some other times it actually skip with a classic "clipping" noise click.

I've alredy tested:

Different media: Videogames, movies, youtube videos, music... Problem still there;

Different inputs, desktop PC via display port, Playstation and Xbox via HDMI... Problem still there;

Different audio devices. studio monitor, PC speakers, headphones and earbuds. As long as its connected to the "line out" connector, it shows the issue;

Updating the firmware. I've used the update tool from the AORUS website to get the latest firmware. The issue is still there;

My question is: Has anyone experienced similar issues? Is there an easy fix or should I haul (again) the monitor to the store I bought it and have them RMA it (again)?

I got this monitor because the previous one (still a Gigabyte, GS32Q) had a terrible audio output, extremely noisy and dirty... Now this. I get it, audio can't be good from a 200€ monitor... But a 600€ one? Is it just bad luck on my part?

I know most people get their PC audio directly from the PC output, but... I use consoles too, and I need the monitor to output audio directly from the HDMI source.

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u/mondodimotori — 6 hours ago