Amp placement when switching from separates to integrated


Hello, all. I've long had my amp as the only piece of equipment on the same wall as my speakers, with long interconnects running to the preamp, which, with the rest of my gear, sits on a rack on one of the sidewalls. If I wanted to try out an integrated, is there nothing to be done besides repositioning the equipment rack between the loudspeakers?

If folks who've done this could weigh in, I'd really appreciate hearing how it worked out. Did it ruin your soundstage? And, yes, should it matter for your answers, I have a turntable, and use it often.

Thanks.

-- Howard

hodu

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

I haven't found putting things between he speakers ruins the sound stage so much as adds a great deal of harshness.  This can be ameliorated by adding absorbers on the sides, and floor around the area.

It is always a good idea IMHO to add carpets between and behind the speakers.