Crackling noises when using Scarlett 2i2?

Just bought the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 yesterday as my previous audio interface broke. Now I am having crackling noises when using the 2i2. . .a problem I did not have with my previous M-Audio Fast Track C400. . .so I know it's a problem specific to the 2i2. Already downloaded the latest drivers as well.
Anybody have any solutions or similar problems with this product??? The crackling noise is intolerable.
Thanks.

Hi lee,  it sounds like the problem your having is exactly the same as mine.  When I use the 2i2 there is clapping and crackling which gets worse and worse until the sound disappears,  I know a few people on different forums are having the same issue so I don't think it is the interface.  I'm using iMac 27
•      NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M 2GB GDDR5
•      3.5GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
•      16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2X8GB
•      1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
There should be no problems with this set up in terms of capability,  I'm still waiting to hear back from Focusrite tech help desk and when I do I'll share the outcome.  I hope this can be resolved,  let me know if you have any luck before me? 
If I was in the UK I would pick up the phone and call Focusrite but I'm in Australia!!
Steve

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