Speaker/Equipment Placement


Greetings,
I am in the process of rearranging my 2-channel setup in my study.

From an audiophile perspective, is it preferrable to have nothing in-between the speakers?

Thanks in advance.
headshrinker2
Also...don't place the rack DIRECTLY IN FRONT of a speaker(as some like to do).
Thanks very much for all for your comments and suggestions. I have seen Jim Smith's book recommended several times in these forums. I will definitely check it out.

While reality demands that I integrate my music and home theater into the existing household environments, I look forward to someday having a dedicated listening area- without compromise.