Airport Express "local clock" issue?

I have problems, as mentioned above, with Airfoil to Airport Express to DacMagic when using the optical out from AE. No problems with analog and no problems using Itunes to AE optical out, that is skipping airfoil as it is not needed..

In fact I have to be sure to quit Airfoil when playing Itunes using optical out from AE to DacMagic.

The problem with the Airfoil - AE - optical - DacMagic is skipping or cut-outs during songs.

I am starting to think that the problem is in Airfoil.

Vinkim,
I'm just getting back to this thread.
Call CA tech support and see if there is a software update for your DacMagic.

My CA player, the 840c, simply doesn't like the optical output of the AE and does worse than skip. It emits a very harsh, glassy noise which is very hard on the ears.
My CA player simply does not like the poor clocking of the AE.

As I think about this, I believe the OPs problem is related to a network issue where the network 'wakes up' as it sees a signal. I don't know if the problem happens at the start of EVERY song.....

Magfan, sorry for the late response. Thankyou, for the info on CA Tech Support. I will contact them and ask.

Guess I may have been off track on the OP issue, sorry about that. Just thought it may be somehow related.
Vinny

No harm / No foul.

I have a system problem right now that I'm working and may post If I don't figure it out.

I maybe, and probably AM wrong about your system, but going to CA tech support can't hurt. Maybe they've had this issue before?