So, I switched to the LL kernel. Tried it with MPD Task Scheduling set to RR, like I had it set with the RT kernel.
I tried the LL kernel at its default 10ms latency, the tracks played through with no gaps.
I tried the LL kernel with 2ms latency (lowest latency setting). The tracks played through with no gaps.
Feeling emboldened by success, I decided to see if resetting to RT kernel would bring back the glitch. Back to RT kernel, reboot, and...
No glitches. The tracks play through with no gaps.
Huh???!!
I guess it's a computer. Just needs to have its software kicked around a little once in a while. I don't understand...
I tried the LL kernel at its default 10ms latency, the tracks played through with no gaps.
I tried the LL kernel with 2ms latency (lowest latency setting). The tracks played through with no gaps.
Feeling emboldened by success, I decided to see if resetting to RT kernel would bring back the glitch. Back to RT kernel, reboot, and...
No glitches. The tracks play through with no gaps.
Huh???!!
I guess it's a computer. Just needs to have its software kicked around a little once in a while. I don't understand...