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noise distortion for certain tracks

One CD has a couple songs with high notes (female, recording from the 60s) that brings out a pitchy, fuzzy sound like an extra track, a nasal tone, like if I put a napkin in front of the speaker. (sorry for the lame explanation, if anyone can tell me what I am trying to say that would be one helpful step too :)

I swapped speakers, amplifier, bought the CD again. It’s annoying and I don’t know if it’s "natural" meaning I can’t get rid of it.

Not happening with PC and attached speakers, when e.g. playing from youtube.

grislybutter
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fuzztone
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Not necessarily distortion in the recordings, just their affinity for exciting deformation products in your playback chain. I have 3 different amp/speaker systems with identical sources and room. All different reactions to every recording. 

You either enjoy the music as is or pass.

Or chase.

grislybutter OP
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@fuzztone but I don't enjoy it, it's like a pebble in the shoe. So... chase :)

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fuzztone
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All good. It just depends on how important the track is to you.

Go for it.

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grislybutter OP
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@steakster 

so these were ebay CDs, I am pretty sure not factory originals, which gave me the pause. Otherwise, all your questions are spot on.. It's Joanie Sommers with a bright and powerful voice, the recording is 60 years old, I will find out if the album sounds better. Most likely it will. 

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