HI George I'm almost certain now after spending a couple of hours narrowing it down, it is the head phones. I have been playing it for nearly 5 hours and it is perfect. The minute I plug the suspect earphones in, I have the problem again. Humanware are being sent a set of the earphones. I don't know why I have the problem. It's the maxel ones they are very good but don't like the streams. I don't know much about earphones but I wonder if it is an impedance or compatibility issue. Regards Adrien ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq