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How to add depth for classical music

While listening to classical music, especially the orchestral pieces (e.g. Beethoven Piano/Violin Concertos, Symphonies), I find that my system is not giving me the depth, such as layers of instruments etc.   My listening environment is not ideal.  I have hard wood floor and tray ceiling.  On one side, I have windows and on the other side, I have a long corridor.  

Here's my system:
  • Parasound P5 & A23
  • Sonus Faber Venere 3.0
  • Bluesound Node2i
  • Chord Qutest

Would a new preamp/amp or integrated amp help?   I've auditioned Moon (SimAudio) 340iX and thought it's more opened than my Parasound.   But for some strange reason, I didn't really like the sound.   Maybe I need to audition again.  

Would room treatment help?  But my options are limited because of my room.

Love to hear your thoughts.
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erik_squires
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DO the room before you do anything else, you'll be glad you did. 
erik_squires
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@edcyn

Imagine how much easier your life would have been with better room treatments.   :)
erik_squires
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+1 d2girls.  You don't need different gear, you need better room treatment.

Imaging issues are usually in the plane as necessary room treatment.  So, if you are missing depth, the problems are going to be behind the speakers, and behind you.

Talk to GIK acoustics, they give great advice, reasonable prices and effective products.
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