This is the system that I am going to assemble instead of the old minicomponent system which is finally dead. It will be located in the 12x15.5 feet carpeted room, with two French doors that are constantly open, an entrance and a window. Ceiling is 8 feet. The distance between speakers and the sofa where I will be listening is 8.5 feet. A small glass coffee table is between the sofa and speakers. The speakers themselves will be approx. 5.5 feet apart and 0.5 feet from the wall.

Of all the components, only the source (Pioneer) and Atacama Nexus stands are in place. The Classe CAP80 amplifier was bought here on Audiogon and should be in place soon. The system will be expanded later by addition of a tape deck, a turntable and possible a tuner. I listen mostly "smooth jazz", guitar music, some old disco and rock, and occasionally classics. No heavy metal, hip-hop etc.

Question-do I need a dedicated rack for the system components and some sort of power conditioner?