Placing Instrument Separation of Large Ensembles in Recordings

@audphile1 Most of my files are from an SSD, local rather than streaming. I prefer Manic Moose to Roon where sound is concerned. Actually my point of comparison comes from live venues. Hearing music in a good sounding concert hall. This is where I can zone in to hear each instrument or take in everything as a whole.

@audphile1 I don't have warm components. The post should pertain to the inconsistencies regarding orchestral recordings. Some are great, some are poor and there's a lot in between.  Here's a list of my components; Ayre QB9 Twenty DAC. Bryston BDP 3 renderer, ASR Emitter II Exclusive amp, Quad 2912 ESL's, Hi Diamond speaker and interconnect cables, Wire World USB cables, PS Audio line conditioner Akiko tuning sticks, etc..

@onhwy61 What you’re saying makes the most sense. I’m just surprised that there is such a difference between how ensembles are mic’d and that recording engineers don’t recognize the lack of separation themselves.

@bdp24 Thanks, is there a website URL for ARK recordings? I looked but I’m not finding what I think you’re referring to. 
I have to expand a bit on my post. When I buy CD’s (yes I still prefer the archaic CD unless it’s a DSD download) I research it first by reading reviews online. I believe I am buying quality. If you were to look at my fairly large collection, I believe you would find that most titles have been given awards of some sort. But I still find that there are sometimes patches in the recording that don’t sound like I would expect. The idea that individual instruments cannot be heard in large ensemble playing because each section is playing the same section of the score is not correct. Conductors have this responsibility to evaluate each player to make sure that phrasing, intonation, etc… are consistent and reflective of the performance practice intended by the composer (in most cases). There’s also the matter of idiosyncrasies in the players technique and the sound of the instrument itself. I think it could be said that no two violins sound exactly alike. 
While I have faith in my equipment, I’ve been disenchanted by some new recordings. 

@pwerahera Alright, you don’t hear what I hear. But I have to wonder how much ear training you’ve invested in? And whether you grew up attending concert halls to hear large orchestras, vocal recitals, chamber groups? I am around professional musicians on a regular basis. I had family members that were soloists with major orchestras. Telling me that I am naive and that I don’t know what I’m hearing as absurd.

@mahler123 I am using an ISO Regen that has been an asset to the digital front end of my stereo.

@mahler123 I’ve had this system in three different environments and only needed to treat one of them. Currently, I really have no need for treatments but may consider some things just out of curiosity. The biggest advantage has been carpet under the speakers but these large electrostatic speakers are very forgiving. 

@mahler123 Sorry I confused your post with jdub39. The frequency range of the Quads are 32Hz-21kHz(16dB) 28Hz-21kHz (useable). And I've never been a fan of adding a subwoofer to an electrostatic speaker but if I did, I can see where a DSP would help with tuning and adjusting the timing of the sub woofer. Anyway, not sure what DSP would be suitable for a 50,000 plus dollar stereo but it can't be inexpensive and I'd want to try using it before making the purchase. Thanks for your suggestion.

@mahler123 I will then stay open to adding a sub at some point. Unfortunately right now, the amount of space is limited not to mention the cost involved. I never understood why people add only one sub when they use two speakers.