Need expert advice re: loud pops.


Intuitively -and admittedly not knowing a ton about the inner workings of my gear - I have been operating under the assumption that any weird unwanted sounds coming out of my speakers (hiss, noise, hum, whatever else..) would always be caused somewhere else in the chain, but never the speakers itself (turntable, amp, DAC, some weird interaction among them, power issues, interference, and so forth).I very recently bought a used pair of Rega RX3 speakers, replacing Totem Arros. I use a PS Sprout 100 as my amp, have a Bluesound Node 2 connected to a SMSL 500 Dac going into the Sprout's analog input, and a Project Classic turntable into the phono input of the Sprout.

I am pretty sure that had never happened before with the Arros, but I have started to hear very audible loud-ish pops. First I thought it was from the turntable but then it happened also using the node/smsl analog input streaming from Tidal. Not always. I have had a few listening sessions without any pops over the course of a few hours ; but then on a few other occasions, it can start pretty much right away, and there me many 10-20 pops within one hour. Not subtle either, incredibly annoying and disruptive.

Is it possible there is something wrong with the speakers I bought? Does this phenomen sound familiar to anyone, or could someone recommend a way to trouble shoot this? Any help is much appreciated.
nkphoto
Had similar sounds (as though one of my subwoofer voice coils was bottoming), on the occasional bass transient.              Long story short; it was a leaky, power supply filter cap, in my SS Bass amp.            Your amp’s not that old, but- who knows?               You might try inquiring of the guys at PS Audio, as to any similar reports.                           From personal experience; they take great care of their customers.            (1-800-PSAUDIO)
@rodman99999 thank you, good idea!

@ohlala good question. I just started up the system and am waiting for it too replicate. I thought it was both but now that you ask I am not certain.

Still wondering, before knowing anything else, is it theoretically possible that speakers themselves can cause a recurring popping sound? My main worry being if I should try and contact the seller before the sale is too far in the past. Just feel a little foolish not knowing if that was even a possibility.
If it's occurring on just one channel, see if it's emanating from the woofer.        How loudly do you listen, how big's the room, etc?      Any boost in the bottom freqs?       There is the possibility of a woofer coil bottoming.      If you still have the Arros, see if it's happening with them, as well.     If so; it's upstream.      Have you checked the all interconnects/cables, for solid connections?     
I had a similar event suddenly starting in my “C” system. 
In brief: I took the integrated amp in to a professional tech to look it over.

Good  thing I did ..... it was a failing solder joint on the main board that now started intermittent arcing = a potential fire hazard 
A cheap $120 fix and cost of insurance.
I have 2 instances of loud pops in my system and both were due to failing capacitors in class D plate amps. I suggest you inspect the Sprout amp for splits in caps, or if in warranty contact PS Audio for service.
@akg_ca @rodman99999 @oldears  
Thank you all very much for your input!

Since yesterday I have been trying to replicate the pops, at times kneeling like an idiot in front of my speakers to be right there when it happens to determine if it's coming from the woofer, left side, right side or both. Murphy's law of course I still don't know but working on it. Today it dawned on me that I can simply unplug one speaker at a time and can stay put (and more comfortable than on my knees) in my usual listening position to determine what channel(s) the pops are coming from - but of course so far this morning it ain't popping.

So far from everyone's comments though I am deducting that such sounds would typically be caused by the amp and not the speakers -  I have not heard anyone suggest otherwise, which would be a good thing as I am sure I'd be out of luck approaching the ebay seller of the Rega speakers for a refund.

I appreciate everyone's time and will certainly report back once I have figured it out.
@rodman99999 
Sorry, of course you DID suggest another possibility. Did not go unnoticed..
Keep in mind that if it is the amp, it will get worse and you risk to damage your speakers, or your ears.