Why do some amplifiers throw a bigger soundstage than others?


Was watching a YouTube video comparing two Excellent class A amplifiers . the reviewer preferred, the one which threw a wider soundstage with the same set of speakers. Specified channel separation in db iis about the same in all quality amplifiers., so why does this happen?

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Showing 1 response by glennewdick

Why do tube amps generally have larger sound stages? maybe its a harmonic effect some amp do them well some don't.  Is it distortion effects, even/odd order effects?

clarity maybe, but I've heard some older vintage tube gear throw a huge sound stage with out great detail and clarity levels. so really doesn't hold up in my experience. 

Even though the OP used a YouTube video as an example its still a valid question that many of us have experienced when trying new gear.