I think there are too many electronics in the signal chain, including the cables, which have all kinds of things going on in them (inductors, etc). Do you have any other cables around? Also try running the CD player into the amp directly (use a recording that won't overload the system since you do not have volume control in this case) and see if this doesn't do it.
It's possible also that the player needs more break in, or that the recordings just don't have the information you're talking about. Also, mind you, many good audiophile recordings are 'laid back' in the first place. Good luck!
It's possible also that the player needs more break in, or that the recordings just don't have the information you're talking about. Also, mind you, many good audiophile recordings are 'laid back' in the first place. Good luck!