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What would improve the soundstage of my B&W 802s3

Just purchased B&W Matrix 802s3. Upgraded from Polk Monitor10-B. Driving with B&K EX-442 200 wpc, dual mono, And Audio Research LS-7 tubed preamp. Audioquest Indigo speaker cable and AQ Ruby interconnect from pre to amp. Would it be better to go to monoblocks i.e. B&K M200's or a better amp like Mark Levinson or Classe' Or Better cable? Maybe even a tubed amp. I dont know much about bi amping. Tried bi wiring but no big difference. These speakers do double duty as home theater speakers, I unplug the bananas from the 2 channel system and plug in the bananas from the surround system for movies, so bi wiring is kind of out of the question right now. I'd really like to get more depth in the sound stage although placement of voice and instrumentation are very good, though limited to between the speakers. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
poloman

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davehrab
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Hello Poloman,
Speaker placement and room treatments are very important to realizing great sound.It seems you've gotten some great advise so far but, I'm going to take the other fork in the road.I believe a reduction in the systems noise floor will greatly help in revealing those subtle spacial clues that define the acoustic space.They could be easily masked by the on line noise your equipment is picking up.A dedicated power line to your equipment or premium power condtioner and powercables may help in lowering that noise floor.With out making any changes to your system give a listen at 12midnite (when the power is usually much cleaner).If the sound goes beyond the speakers then, but won't at mid day,you may have possibily located a source of the problem.Won't cost much to try.Good luck
davehrab
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