Thanks for the info to you all. That link you sent, BrenR, is most like what I hear only louder. A cd I bought by Doyle Bramhall II sounded like that because it must have been recorded too loudly. But the sound I get is probably due to the cheap components I own. I have a Technics receiver and Infinity RS525 speakers. They are getting a bit old anyway. Of course, the speakers sound fine till I try to play them too loud. Again thanks to everyone.

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