Volume inconsistent after burning a CD

Hi: Even though my 'sound check' is turned on, my CD's are being burned with big variations in volume between songs. The songs in particular had burned just fine not that long ago and all of a sudden, they have gotten much quieter. I've redownloaded, and repaid for the songs, and it's still happening? Can anybody help??
Thanks

Hi: Even though my 'sound check' is turned on, my
CD's are being burned with big variations in volume
between songs. The songs in particular had burned
just fine not that long ago and all of a sudden, they
have gotten much quieter. I've redownloaded, and
repaid for the songs, and it's still happening? Can
anybody help??
Thanks
I am experiencing the same and came looking for an answer. If anyone can assist, I would be grateful.
Home Built Windows XP

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