I did nothing different and I've tried EVERYING already suggested on the posts I've read. rebooted, reduced my lag. Settled down my graphics.. etc etc. My sounds still sounds skippy and scratchy. EVERY where I go in SL, so, no, it's not just my stream.. HELPPP!!!!! Since I can't figure out how to reply on this page.. here's what happened: The latest round of Microsoft Automatic Updates imposed upon me by M$, seemed to have updated sound card driver hardward. Thus causing me some media hardward conflicts.. ah HA! I had to perform a system restore in order to solve the problem. Naturally I have disabled Microsoft Automatic Updates, and I will pick and chose what I want downloaded onto my computer from now on. tyvm M$. Thank you for all your kind suggestions, however this turned out to NOT be a SL issued but a computer issue.