(In reply to comment #4)
> Possibly a duplicate of bug 77002.  Does the fix mentioned in that bug help?

Thanks.  But no, unfortunately.  I tested the reverse order patch (on 77002). 
I believe it may be part of my kernel 3.14.1testing patched by Fritsch/Peter
for the PLL/24P optimizations (which works great BTW). Trusty release default
kernel 3.13 displayed the same behavior.

I noticed that there were 2 patches (77002).  I only tried the reverse order
patch.  Did you want me to test your patch?

Please let me know if I can provide anything.

I know of an ATI 7870 that also is affected (in case it helps).  I have been
trying to help another XBMC user on OpenElec (it uses pure ALSA).  

I am going to get a new HDMI AVR today.  So I can further test 5.1 HDMI audio,
too, if needed.

thanks,
Garrett