What is meant when someone says a component is lacking soul

I have seen this mention in some reviews of the bell canto Evo 2i gen ii integrated amp.

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wlutke Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 725 posts 04-24-2018 at 01:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Soul" conveys the emotional impact, affecting your mood. Like a good movie that plays on your emotions.
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kennythekey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 593 posts 04-24-2018 at 01:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete + 1 wlutke - The sound doesn't do much or anything for you emotionally. Keep playing your favorite recordings on different systems and you will get it. Kenny
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,318 posts 04-24-2018 at 03:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete no soul=clinical, uninvolving soul=more "body", perhaps even a little (horrors!) warmth
tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,924 posts 04-24-2018 at 04:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The music is non involving and does not draw you in.