An audio rack that really does make a difference.

"Because they will not only hear great imagining and depth, but see it as well, if their shiny wall of equipment and rack is off to the side instead of between the speakers."
It's imaging, not imagining George, and not everyone who has a rack in between their speakers is a "glitz queen". Many like myself realize that it makes no difference. 

Oh, OK, you're another expert arcticdeth. And I suppose that you would never put it in between the speakers either.  

Speak for yourself George.

Your right George. Your always right. Except when you spell advice incorrectly.

 
"It never ceases to amaze me with "glitz queens" at the money they spend just to look at their equipment while listening, and they really stare at it!!"

I don't stare at mine George, that is just the most practical place for it and it does zero harm to the sound. It also keeps cables short. 

I cant speak for every type of speaker in every situation, but I have usually, but not always had my rack between my speakers, and the soundstage and center imaging is perfect. If you're in doubt, you should try it. Remember, the perception of that center image is not happening right there, but at your ears. The radiation pattern of some speakers may be affected by the placement of the rack, but my speakers for instance are horns which have controlled directivity by their nature, and they are not affected at all. As far as some people saying that they can't "see" the image mentally because the rack is in the way, well, I just think that's nonsense. Listen with your ears!

Adona.