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Congested sound - more power or resolution?

My sound has improved markedly with the upgrades I have done. One part of my music collection still isn't right though. Previously at higher SPLs all music got bad slap echo and bright, room treatment has sorted that out.

Now with some tracks mainly rock with guitars especially, the sound gets congested, image is lost and it gets grungy. Have I met the limits of my room, or with more power would I have better control of my speakers under a lot of stress? Or would a better quality spinner give more improvement through better resolution in the first place?

My system in in my signature, but breifly Arcam DV27, Meridian 861, Krell Showcase amp, Wilson Sophia.

Both player and power amps will get upgraded, I'm just trying to prioritise my budget.
dmurfet

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michael_moskowich
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Dmurfet,

I have owned Watt/Puppy 8 and now own Sasha i.e. similar speakers tnat you have and I have had similar problem to that you described.

Now question that good electrical supply will improve the performance of your system, I believe its a given beyond discussion. IMHO, the first step is having dedicated power line feeding your stereo system it is the cheapers and the best. After that, I personally good power cord(s) abd finally high quality power conditioner with passive filters and no trasformers in them.

The most of my effort and pay off was in finding the right amplifier which can provide power in demand. I believe your problem is identical to mine because you complain on the congestion when you play rock - which require more power (average power on demand of rock, particualrly har rock is much higher then that of classic music) and when you need higher SPL.

Sasha is the most power hungry speakers in Wilson line but my Spectron monoblocks I am in paradize. Sofia may or may not need so much power - so this is area of your personal preferences.

Good Luck and Happy New Year
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