MJ Ray wrote:
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Failing that, it's probably a case of bringing it to a meeting so that someone can hear the sound it makes when it fails to work and see if they can recognise the problem ;-)
Prior to that, you may like to read this:
http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/alsa-guide.xml
I know it's G2-specific, in parts, but it's very informative, and may well help you.
Cheers, Laurie.