Our new hopper3 drops audio or replaces it with static noise every so often. The problem doesn't seem to happen on the joeys. I read on this forum that others have the same problem so this seems to be a common complaint for the hopper3 boxes. I was not able to find a fix for this problem on the forum, just note from techs saying that they are working on it. I have reset the box, disconnected from power source, cleaned all the connections, switched to second HDMI port and replaced the HDMI cable but still getting interruptions in the audio. I didn't have this problem with the original Dish box which this hopper3 replaced nor do we have this problem when we switch to our roof antena so I don't believe it our TV. If anyone was able to fix the problem I would appreciate a reply.