I got the original A9 the second it first came out. Shortly afterwards I noticed it would make a distracting POP sound randomly when both in standby and in use. It was not a sound coming from the actual speakers but from somewhere within the unit itself. Meaning it is not a pop in the actual audio or sound source.
After about 9 months of the sound becoming more and more frequent B&O replced it with new unit. At first this new unit worked fine but after a few months it also started making the same pop sounds. Again, after almost another year B&O replaced it with a Gen 2 model last February.
After about 6 months this unit ALSO starred making these horrible popping sounds and I am about to snap.
Some notes:
The sound it makes sounds like plastic popping or creaking from a temperature change. My Sony tv does it from time to time but not half as bad as the A9.
The A9 was plugged into different power outlets and is on a surge protector.
The source material is not the issue as it still makes the sound when in standby.
The temperature in my place is consistent.
I unplugged the A9 and it still did the odd pop for the next 24 hours.
The sound becomes more and more frequent as time goes on.
I was in a B&O store and I swore I heard their demo unit on the floor make the same sound.
Anyone else experience this or know the possible cause?
Location: Toronto, Canada
