Version: (using KDE 4.1.2) OS: Linux Installed from: Ubuntu Packages I've noticed that when I start to play an .mp3 file that's encoded using a VBR that the very start of the track is missing. It's only a very short period but it's noticable. I tested all my CBR tracks and they aren't affected.
You're most likely using phonon's gstreamer backend which is buggy at best. Switch to xine.
Thanks for your reply! I can't seem to find the option to switch to xine anywhere, though... I'm using Amarok 2 (beta 3) if that helps! =)