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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brf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,699 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 2,244 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 294 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 558 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