My second thread started was about this same topic. For me, using signal cable silver resolution speaker cables (I demoed many speaker cables before settling on these) sounds noticeably better to me than using belden 10awg (blue jeans) and I can't afford 20 foot runs of this cable, so my equipment is on the ground in between my speakers. My speakers are three feet from the back wall. I've found that if you have a limited budget, there are going to be comprimeses. Ideally, all of my equipment would be in a closet, all connected to its own power outlet with the shortest runs of high quality cables, but I can't do this. Also, trust your own ears. You'll get alot of responses about how a certain idea is absolutly the best way to do something and then you won't hear a difference at all. Some people can't hear a difference in cables, others can't hear a difference in regards to equipment placement (not including speakers here). For me, cables made more of a difference than equipment placement, and I do ALOT of a/b testing and critical listening. Main thing is have fun, it's not a chore, it's a hobby and lastly, trust your own ears!
Placement of electronics
I've always placed equipment on side wall about mid way along room length. (Atma MP-1, MA-1, Modified Lenco TT, Wyred 4 sound Dac 2, Maggie 1.7, strategic placement of reflectors, bass tubes, cables are top Analysis Plus and Nordost.). The sound, sound staging etc is what I've always wanted. However, I want to upgrade the interconnects between the pre- and the amps, which are 1 foot behind the speakers. Now, the length of these cables is 20 feet. The interconnects I want to use are far too expensive to run 20 feet.
Finally, the question: If I put all the equipment between the speakers, including the TT, won't I pick up more vibration issues?
Finally, the question: If I put all the equipment between the speakers, including the TT, won't I pick up more vibration issues?