The general concensus is(from what I've read)is as I've stated. The amps will be behind the speakers and the equipment rack will be next to the listening position. Maybe other members will chime in.
Ars Sonum Filarmonia and cable length.
I plan on having long IC's and short speaker cables as I think the other way 'round looks goofy(to me). Anyone isolating the amp on a good stand(GPA, Finite Elemente, Symposim Ultra etc)?