Holographic Soundstage ?


I would like to share my observation and hopefully get some input from people who have the same interest.

My system consist of Wharfedale Opus 3 , Krell KRC-3 preamp, Krell KSA 150 amp, Chord Qutest DAC and a computer with JCAT USB EX running Roon/with LPSU from HDPlex.
I mainly like holographic soundstage and would be able to achieve a very good 3D soundstaging with my current Krell setup.
I decided to try out tube amp a couple days ago because I read through the internet and everybody told me that tube amp always have better holographic soundstage and 3D imaging comparing to SS amp.
So I order a Raven Blackhawk MK3 from Raven audio with 45 days home trial just to try it out. I was expecting a very holographic soundstage that will blow my Krell out of the water.
Well, I was so WRONG. The Krell combo actually has a deeper and wider soundstage comparing to the Raven.
The Raven also has some very weak bass comparing to the Krell which is more punchy and tonally rich textured bass.
I cannot understand why it happens. I am always under the impression that tube amp will always provide more holographic soundstage. Obviously, In my set up the Krell is superior when it come to 3 dimensionality.

I will keeping trying out the Raven Blackhawk in the next couple of weeks and if things are not improved. I am ready to return the Raven and perhaps trying out the other tube amps (or solid state amps) that can beat the Krell combo.

If any one has some idea of such a product, please let me know. I am looking for an upgrade right now.

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If using a computer the Jcat Ethernet cable is by far the best card for Roon or QA Buz  ,the Jcat usb is good if using your hard drives wav or flac files .
Using the Ajcat Usb,and Ethernets cards ,shut down and isolate the computers functions and noise and using a good linear power supply is a big upgrade 
many streamers unless $$ are cheap and use switch mode power supplies 
heat pipe ,and SS drives are a huge plus also. I have custom voltage regulators ,Mojo  Audio sells with all needed wires a instant  upgrade .
Experience told me that if an equipment cannot impress me the first day or two, it will never do so, no matter how much it will break-in.
If that was the case I would’ve returned my speakers.  That was about 20 years ago and I still have and love those same speakers that sounded awful for at least 100 hours.  Suffice it to say my experience is very different as I suspect yours may be with the Raven.  There’s a reason they give you 45 days.  Patience. 

Another direction to go for depth of sound stage specifically: audiokenesis sound generator horns... rear-firing add-on speakers: they work (in my system).
Another direction to go for depth of sound stage specifically: audiokenesis sound generator horns... rear-firing add-on speakers: they work (in my system).
For sure they are based on the "timing" between late and early reflection and particularly back reflection...

But it is possible to use the right material passive treatment and the right active controls with Helmholtz resonators at no cost to generate this space....Without speaker addition....But it is less esthetical...

I prefer solution at no cost anyway...  😊