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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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jorgjean
78 posts
 
As good as the price-value relationship of Bluesound Node 2i is, upgrading to a Lumin U1 Mini made all the difference in my system. So many more layers, holographic soundstage, more details, extended bass.... Particularly appreciated with classical music. Honestly I did not expect this kind of improvement. I did experiment also with different, expensive amps but the increase in SQ was nowhere near the impact of upgrading to the Lumin. You already have an excellent DAC which will complement the Lumin. The return per Dollar of this investment would be much bigger as replacing your other components.

Good luck with your next step, its always a bit of an adventure.

jorgjean
78 posts
 
Good to hear. I was considering the D2 but decided for the U1 Mini since i already had the DAC. 
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