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Removing components from between the speakers

I've read many of the previous threads on this question - longer IC's vs. longer speaker cables - but what I'm writing about is what I read in Jim Smith's book "Get Better Sound" about removing ALL components and racks between the speakers and setting everything up side-stage, so to speak.

Has anyone done this? If I do, it'll necessitate longer speaker cables and a longer set of IC's from the tt to the amp.
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mapman
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No advantage to having gear close to speakers. In between or otherwise.
Isolation of all components from each other is important to keep noise and
distortion minimal. That is always a key for best sound. Especially with
turntables.

my preference is to isolate gear form speakers physically as best possible
using proper speaker wires. You need heavier gauge for longer runs in
particular.
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mapman
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"The humor exposes the absurdity of extreme positions. "

Hmm audiophilia often seems to revolve around extreme positions. WIthout the extreme, one is left with just good sound.

In all cases one has to find their own happy medium. Could be extreme or otherwise, as long as it works for you.
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mapman
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Yep, like most things, no 100% right or wrong, it all depends......

Sound can be reflected, absorbed, or diffused as needed. How one gets to the right balance in each case is totally up to you.
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