gap and audible click when using 'loops: MediaPlayer.Infinite' and 'loops: Audio.Infinite'

In looking at bug #1389477 I discovered that if I use either of the following:
    Audio {
        id: playAudio
        autoLoad: true
        autoPlay: true
        loops: Audio.Infinite
        source: "./file.mp3"
    }

or:

I also tried:
    MediaPlayer {
        id: playAudio
        autoLoad: true
        autoPlay: true
        loops: MediaPlayer.Infinite
        source: "./file.mp3"
    }

then the file plays fine and will loop perfectly on the desktop with no audible gaps or added noise. However, on the phone the file will play and loop, but there is a small gap in playback and an audible click (mako/14.09/r6).

Gapless noiseless looping is essential for the app I am writing (a white noise relaxation/sleep aid app).