Can a high end sound from mid-level gear?


This is more of a two part question for the techphiles:

1) Can a three dimensional soundstage be achieved on any gear, or is it limited to high dollar equipment?

2) If so, how? If not, why not?

I know this may open pandoras box, but I would love to hear what experience has to offer.

Thanks
cdwallace

Showing 1 response by simon74

Sugarbie & Pabelson,
have it so right. A bit broad but I hear many systems in my job and so often a mid level system set up with care and patience to get it working right will crucify a megabuck system which has been dumped in place.
My diy room treatments have cost a minute fraction of the price of my gear and have taken the soundstaging to scary levels.
Getting the mains, isolation and placement right can ? was going to say save you a fortune (nope, it's cost me a fortune) but at least I know I'll be hearing the benefits of any further upgrades.

Not sure about the states but over hear, ny cheap tuner can be really scary with some of the BBC's broadcast - makes me wonder why I spent so much on turntables at times.

Rgds Simon