Quote Originally Posted by Geoffcin
Sounds like a dirty plug. It doesn't take much oily residue to cause static/crackling with headphones. Clean the plug with an alcohol prep. DON'T use baby cloths or hand cleaning cloths. Only pure alcohol, either Isopropl or denatured ethel should be used.
yes' James" that advise works ever time!!.... in addition to that it also happens with the headphone out connection from the source your using" if your still having that problem" (unplug the unit" use cotton swabs with the same cleaning suggestion) give it some time to dry" before you power it back up....... good luck