One turntable and a single stack, or a surround wall of boxes?

What was argued

Two documented approaches to building a sound, stated neutrally: a purist tradition plays from a single turntable through a single or central speaker column, prizing focus and clarity, associated with sounds such as Jah Shaka, Channel One and Stone Love's central column; another approach surrounds the crowd with multiple stacks for immersive coverage. Neutral framing; no verdict.