diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 4a9237bc8..80737dc1c 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ ver 0.23.8 (not yet released)
   - cdio_paranoia: fix crash if no drive was found
   - cdio_paranoia: faster cancellation
   - cdio_paranoia: don't scan for replay gain tags
+  - snapcast: fix busy loop while paused
+  - snapcast: fix stuttering after resuming playback
 * mixer
   - better error messages
   - alsa: fix setting volume before playback starts
diff --git a/src/output/plugins/snapcast/SnapcastOutputPlugin.cxx b/src/output/plugins/snapcast/SnapcastOutputPlugin.cxx
index 1abe2a45a..acbb8f92d 100644
--- a/src/output/plugins/snapcast/SnapcastOutputPlugin.cxx
+++ b/src/output/plugins/snapcast/SnapcastOutputPlugin.cxx
@@ -214,9 +214,8 @@ SnapcastOutput::RemoveClient(SnapcastClient &client) noexcept
 std::chrono::steady_clock::duration
 SnapcastOutput::Delay() const noexcept
 {
-	if (!LockHasClients() && pause) {
-		/* if there's no client and this output is paused,
-		   then Pause() will not do anything, it will not fill
+	if (pause) {
+		/* Pause() will not do anything, it will not fill
 		   the buffer and it will not update the timer;
 		   therefore, we reset the timer here */
 		timer->Reset();