@mike - I got a reply from Devialet support today but I have to say that I’m not too pleased about it.
They will release a new firmware at some point in the future that might fix the dropout issue. Unfortunately there will be no solution to the crackle issue. Actually they suggested using Airplay instead of RoonAIR in the future with the new upcoming Core board to avoid the crackle issue… I can’t believe this. Airplay, seriously? 