I really, really like my Boxee, but this problem with the sound getting distorted after playing local media files is intolerable. It is just a matter of time before peoples sound system or neighbours give up.
I see that the bug has been fixed according to JIRA
http://jira.boxee.tv/browse/BOXEE-11566
but according to users how tried the newest firmware it is still an issue.
This is a critical bug that needs a hotfix ASAP!
Even though it is listed as fixed, I have something that might be an additional insight. When the distorted sound starts I can force the normal volume back by turning down the volume one click. If I turn it two clicks down it is distorted again. Three clicks = normal (but now three clicks lower) etc. To summarize the distortion only occurs when the volume is set on an even click, but normal on uneven clicks. This is really, really wierd.
Can anyone from the Boxee team confirm that the bug has in fact been identified and is this going to be released anytime soon?
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