At this point, I would probably say it's not the CDs you're playing, since it's unlikely Eric Johnson used the same recording studio and cd master as Rush (Eric's was probably here in Austin again?)

That leaves your player, computer, or speakers.

Take those two CDs to your nearest audiophile dealer, someone who carries Classe', Theta, Meridian, etc. Go in on a weekday during the day as opposed to the weekend, this way they're not busy.

Tell them you'd like to listen to sample some nice speakers and they'll hook you up in one of their listening rooms and generally leave you alone to play around for a little while.

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