Audio popping -- still no resolution?

It seems bizarre that after almost 9 years of having this problem, there is still no way to fix this?
Just do a simple search on google of "mac audio popping" and you'll get numerous results from many users who have been experiencing this. Yes, there was an update in 2007, but clearly it is still happening.
What exactly am I referring to? Well, you may often notice a popping/clicking noise occuring when media (audio/video) starts up or when you close it...about 20 seconds after. In just under a day I've already narrowed down the problem to find that it occurs often in Intel-based Macs and is due to the sound system automatically turning on/off every 20 - 30 seconds when not in use to conserve battery. Firstly, I think this is a silly feature to even implement and some say it barely saves battery and secondly, there should be a way to disable this if the user so desires.You see, I am recording music and this noise occurs at random intervals and greatly effects my ability to clearly hear the sounds. It is very annoying to say the least.
I found this occuring in my newly purchased 13'' MBP 2.5ghz i5 processor. So I went to the Genius Bar, received a replacement and it is still present. This was my first Mac purchase and I was really looking forward to jumping into the world of Apple but this is leaving quite a bitter taste in my mouth.
So to summarize, is there anyway to disable this without resorting to unofficial third party apps (Antipop)?

Any "disabling" will void your warranty.  Strongly suggest that you call Apple Customer Relations - 1-800-767-2775.  Explain to them exactly what you stated in your post.
Personally, I have never heard of this issue. 

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