How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?

IME... Holographic imaging is one of the benefits we obtain when diving deeper into high end equipment. The degree of such is very dependent on the recording though, as previously stated. On folk recordings, it can be absolute bliss.  

I agree that holographic imaging is very impressive but is it the defining element of an accurate representation of live music.
Or, is it a parlor trick?
 

Tone is first but then as you move up the food chain a “holographic” soundstage is a must.  If it sounds flat or one dimensional then there is definitely a short coming in your system.  Live music is not like a row of paper cutouts.  There is depth, interaction, perspective, placement, movement and change.  That is music. 

I would agree that dynamics, as it should be and not exaggerated, is a king. But king alone is not nearly enough.

I love the spacial ques, without it, it takes me back to the transistor radio days of the 60's