Yeah im not sure what it is no form of magical volumes, power plugs or settings seem to help.
I've just accepted it for now the audio is clear while playing so I just don't put on my headphones till music is playing lol problem solved.
Nar it's a Intel system 12th gen 12700kf virtually my issue is exactly the same as this post except I'm using a e50/l50
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/windows-10-audio-inactivity-causing-loud-popping-noise-in-topping-dac.27444/
I was once like this as well I had a sound blaster z and thought it sounded amazing until I tried a DAC and amp combo trust me once you try a quality DAC and amp combo instead of a gimmicky built for gamers you'll never go back.
Like who is stopping during a competitive match to change their...
I've got a e50/l50 stack and have this issue tried all kinds of things to fix but couldn't.
Stumbled onto to reddit and found this app that runs in the background keeps your device active so popping doesn't occur http://veg.by/en/projects/soundkeeper/ virtually chews up nothing to run and fixed...
That scout thing was the worst thing ever what was it designed to hear your enemies while making every thing sound like total hot garbage.
Haha I'm honestly not sure if you're trolling me man.
I found a solution to the popping noise that happens randomly every 3 to 5 mins while just using windows is this app seems to play a silent sound continually in the back ground keeping the dac active http://veg.by/en/projects/soundkeeper/ credit to Timekeepsonslippin on reddit for posting it...
Not a fan of the k702 and soundblaster people still buy them ?? much prefer the Zeus the detailing and soundstage is amazing for gaming bit of over kill but I'm using topping e50/l50 stack.