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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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Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Philadelphia Orchestra, Deutsche Grammophon, Hi-Res FLA download (24 bit, 96kHz).

In dynamic transient passages, like the subito fff in Spring Rounds, the timpani, bass drum and gong have a really 3D effect. 

Shostakovich Symphony No. 8, Andre Previn, London Symphony, Angel, on vinyl. Xylophone is very distinct, in imaging. 

Equipment: Thorens TD145, Benz Micro Wood SL, Benz Micro PP-1 MC photo preamp, Audio Experience Symphonies Tube Preamp, Nikki Alpha II power amp, handmade planar speakers. I've been playing a lot of records on an old Dual idler 1009 turntable. Amazing.
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