X-Fi Elite Pro, CMSS-3D Stereo Surround: Audio pans to back speakers

Hello.
Using these drivers:
2.18.0015.11 Beta
The issue is:
1. My X-Fi is connected via 3 x 3.5mm plugs to my Denon AVR-1604 and from there to 5 speakers.
2. I'm using X-Fi's Entertainment mode and CMSS-3D is enabled with 'Stereo Surround' up-mix option.
3. The 'Stereo Envelopment' slider moves by itself randomly (sometimes after 30 seconds, sometimes after a few minutes) but always to the out-most rear (or "100% / Surround") position, instead of keeping its place where I set it (which is always dead-center = "50%").
Any ideas how can I fix this?
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