Something I have noticed lately.
A-Volute has fixed SS3 stability issues, when using different inputs other than Realtek.

I like the EQ and effects that SS3 has, and use it when using HDMI(either from my Nvidia card or from my Intel CPU's integrated video driver). I connect and HDMI cable from on of the outputs to my soundbar, and the soundstage is greatly expanded, even if source material isn't Dolby(but in addition I use the Dolby Access app so Dolby is always on), but Dolby Access doesn't have an EQ for Home Theater's and soundbars like the Dolby Atmos for headphones does, so I use SS3.

You need to turn Sonic Studio Link on for the effects to become active:
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It used to either crash or just stop putting out sound, but A-Volute seems to have fixed it.

Now I have awesome sound when playing music either from local files, or from streaming from YouTube.