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

That imaging stuff is, IMHO, a parlor trick inside a parlor trick. I don’t hear any of that stuff in the concert hall and don’t want it at home.

Which is not to say that there is anything wrong with those that get musical enjoyment from the effect.

If it ain't holographic it ain't the highest of ends. I want it for serious listening but can enjoy listening without it often as well.

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.