Looking for the next level in imaging...

Will anybody be exhibiting the BAACH at The Show in Costa Mesa?

Lots of good ideas and suggestions to work through.  It's why I love these forums!  So much to think about before you make a decision!.  I will say this -  the most intriguing idea (and I forget which responder/poster said it) that you can't reproduce what isn't there. Helluva observation! However, I thought  that's why Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 were brought to market.  Which then made me reconsider what I'm after. Thanks for the good debate!

@polkalover , Sony's 360 reality audio set up in a proper rig is mind blowing! They are the only real competitor (besides Apple, to some degree) with the clout to beat out Dolby, imo (Dolby became a monopoly for a bit after beating out DTS, Auro, etc). Dolby also has to cater to the movies/ tv people. Sony is way more focused on music.

Eitherway, both of them have many incentives and are getting an increasing number of artists (and the mastering apparatus) by the day to work within their respective eco-systems. They are here to stay.

Someone said, "Use a horse to pull your carriage, it was made for that kinda thing"

But, an audiophile said, "No, i will use my dog. But, never fret, he's a super dog! If i give him enough steroids and rub him down with emerald dust, he will beat a horse, pulling that carriage! And if in case, my super dog fell short, it must be the carriage's fault"

Next level imaging? My vote goes to flea watt SET tube amps paired with efficient single driver designs... tough to beat, when looking solely at imaging capabilities.

The right loudspeaker, placed correctly in the room, good electronics, and a good source.

My Triangle Celius 202s were very good at knocking down the walls.