On my system, libsdl1.2debian-pulseaudio crackles too, probably because of a different bug. I have reported it a few months ago: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsdl1.2/+bug/188986 .
However, libsdl1.2debian-esd seems to work fine -- Sound crackles & snaps when SDL volume not set at 100% https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/66483 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