better "sense" of sounds with the voice slightly off center

Hello there. I wish I could find a proper explanation about this situation. With some basic tuning devices (like Stereophile Test cds) I have achieved with my stereo the "virtual" center channel a good stereo imaging is supposed to provide. The effect is clearly there and when hearing a cd one could swear there was a center channel where the voices come out. BUT the thing is that I don't know why, if I move my chair slighty to the right and thus the voice sounding also slighty to the right I experience a very nice? hearing sensation, like some SRS effect.

computer transports - CDs

I've been struggling to find any relevant information about this, so I figured this would be a great place to ask.

I've heard both sides of the fence here, so I'm not 100% sure which is accurate.

Please understand that I'm already aware that it's better to listen off of the hard drive with a lossless rip, but that's not the question at hand at this time.

A) What makes a good computer CD transport? I know that the player will have a great impact, so please negate that aspect of it for now.

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Looking to add more power to my system I came across Emotiva on the Web. It seems that they make high quality audiophile products at great prices. Well having been brainwashed to believe that is not possible I sent an eMail to Emotiva to ask about how their equipment may compare to others. Here is their reply:

Hello Rich,

First off I would like to say thank you for your interest in Emotiva. I would also like to apologize for the delayed reply to your email. I have been out of the office and now I am trying to get caught up.

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US distributor: On a Higher Note, LLC
PO Box 698
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
(949) 488-3004
www.onahighernote.com

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US distributor: On a Higher Note, LLC
PO Box 698
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
(949) 488-3004
www.onahighernote.com

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Luxman Corporation
US distributor: On a Higher Note, LLC
PO Box 698
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
(949) 488-3004
www.onahighernote.com

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