Quote Originally Posted by frenchmon View Post
So what does that do for your sound stage and depth? Seems like depth would be gone and sound stage small.

As I continue to listen I have noticed a few effects. Stage width is still wide but there may be a reduction in depth. On the other hand the sound is more dynamic and lively. What I may lose in depth, recording dependent, I gain in musicality. A slight loss of some stereo attributes for a big increase in music. Vocals integrate better with the musicians and both are more solid instead of that slightly wispy trait. Instead of ghost images it is now more flesh and blood.

I think I am joining the camp where the music matters more than image depth and separation among musicians. I certainly still have width with the vocalists and musicians in their place on stage. There is still depth but not creating a really large hall in a small room. Classical still has good depth of soundstage but it is not what draws me to the music. Hearing the vibrations of the violin's strings and other textures and colors of the orchestra now that the room is not contributing are amazing.