# Rasp pi plexamp headless makes squealing noise when playing **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Labs\ **Tags:** plexamp\ **Created:** [February 22, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rasp-pi-plexamp-headless-makes-squealing-noise-when-playing/870107 "2024-02-22T11:54:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![krazy\_7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f19dbf/32.png) [@krazy\_7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/krazy_7)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rasp-pi-plexamp-headless-makes-squealing-noise-when-playing/870107/1 "2024-02-22T11:54:05Z")
Windows Server Version#:v.1.40.0.7998-c29d4c0c8 Android Player Version#:v.4.9.5 Plexamp Version#:v.4.9.5 I’ve setup a raspberry pi 3 a+ running 64bit raspberry pi OS with plexamp using the guide on howtohifi, but when I play music casted from plexamp on my TV, PC, or my phone it just makes rythmic squealing noise. The first thing I tried was swapping cables, then swapping the speakers. Next I remembered the raspbian command for an audio test, and I could loudly and clearly hear the robot lady calling out the different audio channels. So the pi is obviously able to send out a clear signal to my speaker. I assume the headless plexamp needs some further configuration, but I can’t find any specific documentation on this site. Does anyone know what might be causing this? ---
**Author:** ![tgp-2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tgp-2/32/276306_2.png) [@tgp-2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tgp-2)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rasp-pi-plexamp-headless-makes-squealing-noise-when-playing/870107/2 "2024-02-22T14:49:07Z")
posting [Plexamp logs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-debug-logs-how-to-extract-them/753427) here (on the Pi at ~/.cache/Plexamp/logs) will give more info about your setup i have some install and setup notes at link below … > ---
**Author:** ![krazy\_7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f19dbf/32.png) [@krazy\_7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/krazy_7)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rasp-pi-plexamp-headless-makes-squealing-noise-when-playing/870107/3 "2024-03-07T01:11:56Z")
[log.zip](https://forums.plex.tv/uploads/short-url/hPgOI9gNs8hKCZ31bSL35TxZ2s0.zip) (785.3 KB) Alrighty, now that I’ve had time to get back onsite at my parents place, I pulled and zipped up and attached the logs, I think. I’ll take a look at your setup procedure now, maybe that will illuminate something I’ve done wrong. ---
**Author:** ![tgp-2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tgp-2/32/276306_2.png) [@tgp-2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tgp-2)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rasp-pi-plexamp-headless-makes-squealing-noise-when-playing/870107/4 "2024-03-07T14:16:25Z")
which audio output are you using? (looks like it’s currently set to default) recommend selecting the specific device from the headless browser interface (hostname:32500) … go to settings \> playback \> audio output ---
**Author:** ![krazy\_7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f19dbf/32.png) [@krazy\_7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/krazy_7)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rasp-pi-plexamp-headless-makes-squealing-noise-when-playing/870107/5 "2024-05-13T05:37:07Z")
Thanks tgp-2, it was as simple as changing the audio output option to the audio jack. Its working perfectly now, I even ordered a second pi to setup in my Dad’s shop so he can enjoy music from my server there too! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/rasp-pi-plexamp-headless-makes-squealing-noise-when-playing/870107/6 "2024-08-11T05:38:00Z")
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