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.

smoky20404-24-2018 1:03am

roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 04-24-2018 at 08:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Only "golden ears" can hear "soul"!
brf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,715 posts 04-24-2018 at 12:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It simply means they don't like it. Same as saying the food is bland.
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,025 posts 04-24-2018 at 01:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete can be applied to singers and musicians too...technically very good but no more...
wlutke Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 729 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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