Audio stutters using FCP. Pro tools

I'm using an Apogee Quartet with my Imac, the audio will start cutting in and out while in a pro tools session and while using final cut pro.  it's random, so it's hard to detect.  ONce I was watching a movie and it started to do that as well, at first I thought it was because it was streaming too slow, but it wasn't...I've tried tech support, they aren't very helpful, they're nice, tho!  Anyone else having this issue?

Hello,
I've also been having this problem and it's driving me crazy. So far Apogee tech support have not been able to solve it. The problem happpens irrespective of the DAW I'm using, and is intermittent. However, the audio drop outs/choppiness have been occurring much more frequently recently. The unit is becoming virtually unusable.
iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)
I will gladly share any insights if Apogee tech support manages to come through.

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