I have the same error output at system start in logs for "snd_ca0106" driver, but I don't suffer any 'clicks' issues, so i report it only for your information.
Linux 2.6.31-18-generic Ubuntu 9.10 i686 alsa-base 1.0.20+dfsg-1ubuntu5 -- [snd_usb_audio] snd_pcm_avail() returned a value that is exceptionally large https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/374002 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs