sound quality from CD to CD

hi kendavid:

the 20 bit original lector is a bit more forgiving of "harsh" sounding recordings. i would surmise that you are auditioning a 24 bit lector which is more reolving and hence less euphonic.

you may decide to change your interconnect cable from the preamp to the cd player after the lector breaks in.

Change it to what

This is just a personal opinion but don't use silver.

cable preference is subjective. i am using maple audio whisper.

I have many CD's that have a quality variance from song to song as well . Cd's , especially classic rock , are not very well done . That's just the way that it is .

I have found that tubed components will help with this issue , the more the better . And I do have rather resolving speakers .

If I were you I would change the amp to a tubed integrated . Pick up a used one here and try it out . The worst that could happen is that you loose a couple of bucks on the resale and shipping charges ! Or you may like what you hear and keep it . Just a thought .

Good luck .