Popping and static during playback

When I am playing music through iTunes there is a static popping sound in the background. This occurs through speakers and headphones (brand new Bose) but does not happen when listening to the same songs on my iPod. As far as I can tell it is happening on my entire library. Any help or suggestions?
HP Windows XP

I found a nearly complete solution here:
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/juha/1308
It says to reduce the Quicktime Audio Tab setting from 24 bit to 16 bit.
It was easy and made a big difference (90% of prpoblem seems solved)

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ahunt57 wrote:
Does your Apple TV pop and crack during movie playback
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