Hey, we were first, as smplayer doesn't require any hacks at all

Seriously though, I know what you mean - they're using their DSP where applicable, as Maemo's implementation of pulseaudio is blocking us. Following on retsaw idea about possible bugs in snd_usb module, exposed by pulseaudio, I've asked Pali to include latest version (module) in next kernel-power. Maybe it will help.

I'm sure, that experts like javispedro would manage to handle this problem - last time I've checked, he was lacking USB DAC hardware to test it, and wasn't able to find a way to emulate having one connected (for debugging our problems purpose). Understandably, as he just wanted to help - without being much interested in daily usage himself - he wasn't willing to buy USB DAC just for this purpose
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There are many people - like me - who use N900 as main mobile computer/phone and plan to do so for long time - while no will to stand using any android toy. I'm sure, that completing it - for both mafw/system sounds/whatever user want playback and recording from external devices, would benefit many users much.

/Estel