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Speakers that can reveal orchestral instruments' positions

Can you tell the positions of instruments in orchestra from your favorite orchestral music CD/SACD/LP/...?
For example, horns and percussion from the back and strings from the front?
Telling the left and right positions are not that hard, but the front and back? 
If your answer is convincing yes, could you tell me about your speakers/amps/source/cartridge and the recording?
I could feel a little bit of 3D imaging on my Apogee Diva, but not as much as I could when I listen to orchestral music from live concerts. I feel far less from my Harbeth C7es and Tyler Linbrook signature systems. 

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andrei_nz
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This is a subject close to my heart.  I obsess about soundstage.  My first point is a bit annoying but I have to say the source and the amplifiction are contributors.  As for speakers: in my opinion they contribute the most.  Here is my 'Profound Statement':   Directionality is overwhelmingly  a function of treble.  So high quality speakers with tweeters that do 20 khz comfortably are a must.  Tweeters beyond the theoretical limit are (in my humble opinion and  contrary to others) a benefit.  My current position is that the overtones of instruments beyond 30Khz is relevant to directionality.  So in theory and my practical hearing means I try to buy between on 48 khz and 96 khz.  44.1 khz is fine. Vinyl is fine too.

All this from a pettifogger.  I have Matrix Audio DAC, EMM Pre, Pass Power, Magico Squeakers.
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