Equipment setup..does & donts

The best way, of course, is to set-up the rig in another room, as this not only obviates any effects within the soundfield, but also isolates the gear from any airborne or floorborne vibrations. What percent of the people have a setup like this? Very few, I suspect.

I keep my equipment on multiple low stands.

I agree with Viridian, that would be wonderful. The best I could do is place mine at the opposite end of the room, about 25 feet away and built into the wall.

Great support for the equipment and far enough away from the speakers to not bounce the preamp, phono stage, CD and turntable. The amps must be by the speakers to keep the speaker run short.

If I had the space, I would have my room just as it is, but the amps would be behind the back wall (where speakers are) and cable run through a small opening.