AFAIK, there wasn't any change in the audio system from Windows 7 to 8.0 and 8.1...
If this is true, than the only thing in my mind that could be an issue is if Microsoft requires re-certification of drivers due to a new signing certificate for Windows 8/8.1 - which means Microsoft is probably
swamped with vendor driver submissions to be tested, certified, and signed...
my 2 pesos....