[redrich2000]

I have a Sabre DAC I've been using for a while. Just switched it to a new Dell PC. It's started going static-y. If I unplug it and plug it in again is corrects. Is this likely a problem with the DAC or the USB port or something else?

 

[cel4145]

Is this likely a problem with the DAC or the USB port or something else?

Did you try a different port on your new Dell?

 

[Timestretch]

Can you describe the static further?  
  
For example, what if you have no music playing, but you turn the volume on your DAC way up, and then just move your mouse, not even clicking, just moving? Is there static in sync with the mouse movements?  
  
If so, I think this would mean you're getting some kind of interference through your USB, which is pretty common (at least in my experience). The best solution I know is to use an  optical interconnect instead of USB/Coax so that the DAC is electrically isolated from the PC. 

 

[redrich2000]

  Can you describe the static further?  
  
For example, what if you have no music playing, but you turn the volume on your DAC way up, and then just move your mouse, not even clicking, just moving? Is there static in sync with the mouse movements?  
  
If so, I think this would mean you're getting some kind of interference through your USB, which is pretty common (at least in my experience). The best solution I know is to use an  optical interconnect instead of USB/Coax so that the DAC is electrically isolated from the PC. 

 
No, no static from mouse movement, only when sound is playing through it.