I hope this helps a bit... I liken it to the halo effect one sees around a street light late night with a bit if humidity in the air. The sound around instruments is somewhat the same, occupying its own space that black velvet contract of space or background(quiet background)is what makes this effect possible. This effect allows
the sound to bloom like a ripple in a pond until the sound wave has completed its course. It isn't a predominate effect but one which depending upon certain musical arrangements or style of music which can add an element of emotion which draws one into the music at which point you are no longer a spectator but a participant.
Thats my take on it and I feel tube equiptment is the best at delivering this type of sound, if done correctly.
Good luck and continue searching for that sound its out there.
PS. This effect is the result of the sum total and NOT any one piece of equipment, but consider cabling as an important element of this synergy as well.
the sound to bloom like a ripple in a pond until the sound wave has completed its course. It isn't a predominate effect but one which depending upon certain musical arrangements or style of music which can add an element of emotion which draws one into the music at which point you are no longer a spectator but a participant.
Thats my take on it and I feel tube equiptment is the best at delivering this type of sound, if done correctly.
Good luck and continue searching for that sound its out there.
PS. This effect is the result of the sum total and NOT any one piece of equipment, but consider cabling as an important element of this synergy as well.