The worst part is... I didn't hear that high-pitched sound either :( yeah... getting old sucks. I noticed it a while back when I re-listened to a music cd from years ago and found I couldn't hear the detail that I KNEW was there deep in the mix. :(,(reply>), I find the opposite - although my ears are ageing, my brain continues to learn and improve. I am hearing more and more details in music.,(reply>), richard mattocks What record was that?