PoetPhilosopher
Veteran Member
I replaced my Pi 4 with the audio issues, getting a new Pi and also ordering a Flirc case, a $17 Pi case which is one of the best you can buy for the Pi 4. I may write later on why I decided to give Raspberry Pi another chance. But anyway, upon getting this new Pi 4, it ran cooler with a Flirc case than even a case with a fan. The case I had before with the fan stayed cool to the touch, but seemed to do a miserable job at cooling the internal chips. Never underestimate the cooling needed for a Pi 4. Anyway, I got this new Pi and it had the same audio issues. I then knew it was a software issue. I searched the internet deeply and found the solution. Said solution involved me getting into the command terminal and editing OS bootup files, something beyond the scope of someone completely new to Linux, to be honest. I booted it up again and not only did the audio work, but emulation seemed a bit more smooth, though I cannot explain the latter. I previously rated the Pi 4 a 6.5/10 overall. In light of this new evidence, I now rate it a 7/10, but it has its quirks. I'm happy I think.