For genera;l principles, I have my amps to the side of my other components. The Turntable is on the left, along with the MC head amp. Next are the preamps, then the tuners, under the CD player.
Yes, there are no speaker wires next to anything, except for being
plugged into the amps that have inputs on the back and speaker outs on
the sides.
The amps are a foot away, with the speaker wires going through the wall to the listening room. Does it really make the system sound better. Who the H... knows, but it pleases me, and doesn't hurt anything. Why two tuners? One to find stations, and one to listen, because I sold my KT-917 due to a panic about digital FM coming, and have one that sounds a bit better, but is a pain to use.
I have been a stickler about keeping power cables away from signal cables...on equipment ?
What I am finding very interesting, and to some extent, disturbing, is how close the power IEC inlet or power cable, is designed so close to the speaker or input / output terminals of amplifiers / gear. Many of my Hafler, Bryston and Citation amplifiers had / have this arrangement, and many of these newer and smaller chassis class d amplifiers have this arrangement. I have actually rewired ( or had rewired by a tech ) a different path separating the power line to the audio line within the chassis, and hearing a cleaner background when listening to music through these products afterwards. I am finding this to be the case, looking at photos of some other gear as well. I also believe, power switches and it's wiring, should be designed at the rear of a component, for the reduction of ac related noise, even though it might be an inconvenience with it's daily operation. Just as an aside.....I keep my gear on 24 / 7, unless I am on an out of town trip. Your thought ? Enjoy, be well and stay safe. Always, MrD.