I'm running Ubuntu 22.04, and I've been experiencing some frustrating audio stuttering, especially when my CPU is under heavy load. I've read that this problem is linked to kernel version 6.8. Is this true? I'm wondering if upgrading to a newer kernel version, like 6.14, would resolve the issue or if I'm just stuck with it. My setup includes an E5-2690v2 processor with 112GB of 1866 DDR3 RAM, and I use a USB audio DAC—not HDMI audio. I've tried adjusting the CPU scheduler to prioritize heavy applications like transcoding software, but the audio issues persist. Setting the quantum too high seems to just slow down the sound. Is there a genuine fix, or am I out of luck?
3 Answers
It’s interesting that you've set the transcoding software to a higher priority. Generally, transcoding can be done without real-time constraints, so giving it lower priority might actually help your audio playback. I suggest you try reverting your changes to see if that improves things.
Why not just install the latest kernel and see? You can grab it from Liquorix’s site. It’s tailored for audio performance and might be exactly what you need.
If you're curious about whether the stutter issue exists in kernel 6.8, you should definitely try updating to the latest version, like 25.10. You’ll get a clearer picture of whether that fixes the audio problems.
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