Soudstage issue


I have recently set up my new system in my new listening room. After three weeks of tweaking I am pretty satisfied with the sound I am getting. The soundstage is great and the images are stable and airy. I can definately see horns up right and the drums back right, etc. The only exception is some piano pieces. I would swear that the piano is on stage left AND stage right. Often, the lower octaves are on one side and the upper octaves are on the other. I have noticed this on cd (Thompson D'Earth) and lp (McCoy Tyner). Any suggestions?

My system (if it helps)
Coincident Super Eclipse
Manley Neo classics
Cary 303 (direct to amp)
Klyne pre
VPI Aries/Shelter 901
Coincident cables (except speaker, still awaiting shipment. Using 50 cent/foot wire until TRS shows up.

Thanks for any help.

Bob
bobkirs

Showing 1 response by herman

It is pretty common to have the piano spread across the soundstage. These recordings are done with the microphones close to the piano so the perspective when they are played back is that of a person playing a piano or standing right next to it. It is not natural from the listener's perspective, but many (most?) modern recordings are done this way.