I've tried without any options (like crossfade) and by disabling all the plugins. The only difference I've seen is that the info-panel plugin takes even more CPU.
So it's not related to the options/plugins.
It's also not related to format. Happens with both ogg and MP3 and with every single file I have on my disk.
gst-launch doesn't have any problem. The process stays behind 2% of the CPU (and PA always under 1%).
Also, note that it's fully related to "play". As soon as I hit the pause button, the CPU drop instantly. When I hit play again, it rises.
I've tried without any options (like crossfade) and by disabling all the plugins. The only difference I've seen is that the info-panel plugin takes even more CPU.
So it's not related to the options/plugins.
It's also not related to format. Happens with both ogg and MP3 and with every single file I have on my disk.
gst-launch doesn't have any problem. The process stays behind 2% of the CPU (and PA always under 1%).
Also, note that it's fully related to "play". As soon as I hit the pause button, the CPU drop instantly. When I hit play again, it rises.