When using either headphones or the plain speakers, the sound is cracks and/or emits a loud shrieking sound at random as though there is interference, and the volume levels tend to fluctuate. A few things to note: These symptoms tend to occur while, but are not exclsive to, streaming music' I have adjusted the playback settings to the highest rate' I have tried various headphones (Monoprice DJ headphones, iphone ear buds), plugged into my home stereo system, and used the internal speakers; connected to various wireless networks and connected via ethernet cable. In each of the foregoing situations, the result is the same: cracking sound.
Please advise on an appropriate remedy, as this ought not be happening when the computer is only about a month young.