Questions about Resolving Systems


I know this will be subjective but what makes a resolving system?

Does it mean it has great detail?

How do you know if you have a resolving system?

Is that only for system that employ high end components?

I am just trying to get a better understanding.

Thanks

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@tubeguy76 

Actually, it was three but I combined the Technics SU-G700M2 and SL-G700 SACD player. The clincher was the Revival Audio Atalante 3 speakers. I have absolutely no need to fiddle with my system anymore but would upgrade to the larger Atalante 5 if I ever get a bigger space to put them in. 

All the best,
Nonoise

A highly resolving system will allow you to hear everything but not at the cost of anything. Nothing will stand out, overshadowing something else. You'll see the forest and forget the tree. It will be done in a relaxed yet rich and full manner.

You'll get all the detail (if not more) you've heard in other systems that sounded bright and edgy but it will be calmly rendered. Think of substituting the edgy brightness with a burnished quality. 

You need not spend a lot to get to this level of reproduction. I've wasted more on components than what my present system costs (about $13K) so the old adage about hindsight would apply save for the fact that it took my last few purchases to get it resolved and they simply didn't exist before the last two years. Time does march on and with it, progress.

All the best,
Nonoise