This can happen on older hardware or with very high-bitrate files. You can try reducing the audio queue size in the Audio Switcher settings, though usually, simply lowering the speed slightly (e.g., from 1.5x to 1.3x) resolves the issue.
By default, MPC-HC might jump by large increments (like 2x), which can still cause some distortion. You can adjust this for smoother transitions: Go to > Playback . mpc hc speed up without pitch
(Implementation specifics such as exact menu paths, buffer settings, and plugin parameters depend on installed versions and system configuration; follow vendor docs when available.) This can happen on older hardware or with