I've heard this on my own system through two different sets of speakers (PSB Image 4T and the PSB Stratus Silveri). The receiver has been the same (Yamaha RX-V995). I haven't had an opportunity to listen to a different CD (or my CD) on a different system to see if there's a difference.

I believe the speakers are pretty good but I question the 995. I've had it awhile and I've been saving to upgrade to the 950 and 5 M200s and I wondered if the same would occur with better equipment.