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Congested sound - more power or resolution?

My sound has improved markedly with the upgrades I have done. One part of my music collection still isn't right though. Previously at higher SPLs all music got bad slap echo and bright, room treatment has sorted that out.

Now with some tracks mainly rock with guitars especially, the sound gets congested, image is lost and it gets grungy. Have I met the limits of my room, or with more power would I have better control of my speakers under a lot of stress? Or would a better quality spinner give more improvement through better resolution in the first place?

My system in in my signature, but breifly Arcam DV27, Meridian 861, Krell Showcase amp, Wilson Sophia.

Both player and power amps will get upgraded, I'm just trying to prioritise my budget.
dmurfet

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bigby
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Here are some suggestions:

Try adding absorption to the first reflection points on the ceiling and bass trapping in the corners to get better resolution. I couldn’t see you side walls from the photos of your system, but they should also have absorption at the first reflection points.

Remove the equipment rack out from between the speakers to get better imaging

Try a Richard Grey’s Power Company 400 Pro to clean incoming power

Try speakers with dual mid-range cones to eliminate the congestion
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