Walk-in soundstage


Coupled with his Weiss DAC 204 and T+A DAC 200, Mr. Steve Huff claimed to have experienced the so-called "walk-in soundstage" when using the Lumin U2 as the streaming transporter. This refers to a deeply immersive, three-dimensional stereo image where the listener perceives the musical space as so realistic and spacious that it feels as if one could physically walk into the soundstage.

This level of presentation is notably different from the more common “layered” sound field that many average listeners or reviewers report—where the sound is merely projected in front of the listener with some layering or spatial envelopment.

I'm curious how many of you have also experienced this effect in your own systems and listening spaces. If you're open to sharing, I'd love to hear about the components and setup that helped you achieve it.

  

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If by “walk in” you simply mean “holographic”, “3D” or surround, I’m there. 

The synergies between the pieces of equipment and the room have to be working just so.  
 

my EQUIPMENT:

Cartridge: Koetsu Leopard, Koetsu Onyx, Koetsu Rosewood Signature, Grado 78

Tonearm: Sumiko MMT

Table: VPI HW MK IV with SAM

Phono Stage: Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2

Preamp: Beard P505

Phase Alignment: BBE282ri sonic maximizer

Subwoofer: Velodyne ULD-15

Amps: Julius Futterman OTL3s, converted to triode by Jon Specter

Crossovers: Mastering Lab

Speakers: Altec Lansing 604C coaxial studio monitors

Semi-anechoic room design and treatment: by architect C.B. Wayne