Good news, problem is "solved"! I just installed the latest Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca, Mate, 64 bit and there is no issue with the sound after a fresh install!
I don't know what has changed and I cannot reproduce this bug anymore (unless I install an old version of Linux Mint). -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1067434 Title: Sound output device keeps changing when using headphones To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/1067434/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs