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Hi Romy,
Interesting scale you've come up with there.  I would like you to take a look at a preamplifier from Korea called Silvaweld.  I have found that with this preamp (model SWC 1000) in my system I can differentiate easily the individual tonal signature of two violins in a string quartet or two oboes playing solo pieces in an orechestra.  There is even some differentiation in groups of instruments (like a whole string section or horn section of an orchestra).  Other preamps in my system (numerous and several good ones) were not able to differentiate tone so easily.  It is another level of distinction from the merely spatial presentation (although it is very good in this regard also).  I have found that this distinction in tone continues throughout the spectrum (cymbals and cellos have extremely natural tone).   On your scale, given how you have rated several components I am familiar with, I would rate it around 50-60% (it is far superior in this regard to any BAT, CAT, or Cary I have heard).  Other Silvaweld models (including their phonostages) are also very good in this regard (as well as all around).

For amps (and preamps) another high level performing brand that I have heard is Einstein from Germany.  These amps also have a high level of tonal correctness and very good tonal discrimination.  Yet another is New Audio Frontiers (they have a very natural sounding 845 SET) and also Ayon (formerly Vaic) that uses the relatively new 52b tube. 

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