limitations of red book std. or something else?

I’ve just listened to a recording of Barber’s Adagio for strings. I love this piece of music; it’s beautiful, dramatic and conveys emotion, romance, and profound sadness.

I’ve listened to various recordings of this Adagio numerous times over the past 20 years & know it well. The recording I was just listening to is (Capella Istropolitana – Naxos 8.551149).

With regard to my question…

As the piece reaches its crescendo, SPL’s increase dramatically (strings are reaching for the sonic heights). It’s at this point which I believe that I am hearing a chop-ie-ness.

I believe that this sound phenomenon has been present on every recording I've listened to (all CD) and on several different audio systems (one with the same speakers as mine).

Anyone else experience similar in regards to this piece of music? OR... Ideas as to what it is that I’m experiencing? Digital or other?

Thanks your thoughts/responses.