Huge sound stage


As I mentioned in another post, I'm very pleased with the huge soundstage my system now has. Sounds are coming from completely "outside" my speakers. I now know what they mean about your speakers "disappearing". Music is coming from the left of my speakers, from the right of my speakers, from behind and from in front of. It truly is "goosbump" moments for me. (Please excuse my newbie enthusiasm :)
Now for my question. How much of this increased soundstage is do to my new CDP and how much is due to my new Pre. I upgraded both in my system at the same time, so I didn't get to do any A - B comparisons after each piece was added. My system is as follows.
CDP: Musical Fidelity A5
PreAmp: Pass Labs X-1
Amp: Musical Fidelity a308cr
Speakers: Spendor S9
All cables & interconnects: Analysis Plus Oval 9

Your opinions are appreciated, Thanks!
tgyeti

Showing 1 response by mjw55

The Sterophile Test CD is also a great source to test phase.
You didn't mention if your room is treated or what size it is, you may be the one luck guy in a million who has an almost perfect room with out even knowing it. I have to believe that your set up if not out of phase is just right for your room.
If so... luck is a good thing.