My replay to your post, you are 100% correct, what you were taught is true, and I took a risk, running the cables in the same direction next to each other, BUT, I have been doing it for years with no adverse hum, noise or any abnormalities, so for me, I suppose I'm just lucky! I do my best to keep power conducting cables away from input and output cables, but even this time I mixed them, but as I said, I was lucky, no noise at all, whisper quiet, but your ARE correct, if wires can be kept away from each other and not run beside each other, you are just better off, good post!
Absolutely LOVE it! It has all the comforts of home. It is not that different than my space, which is in a more commercial environment and is roughly 450 Sq. Ft. And, yes, every audio room should make room for "Nipper", and a lava-light or two. As specially if there is vintage music or equipment involved. And if you are into the 60's hippy trippy music, then some black light posters and black lights are called for. Late 50's and early 60's dance music dictates a rotating mirror ball hanging from the center of the ceiling. For music from the disco era and later dance music, add plenty of flashing lights. Myself, my room is all white (and freshly painted), so I have a 17' foot strip of color selectable LED's, hidden behind a valance over the south windows. I have a little bit of late 60's and early 70's rock theme going with a color organ operating three lights, inside of hanging Chinese lantern's, pulsing along to three different frequency ranges.
Well it ends with the doctor going "What the hell is that"?? to which the frog replies "would you believe it started as a boil on my butt?"
Give yourself a listen to KEF's new Reference line if you can. They've got a couple of finish options that would fit in nicely as well (Satin American Walnut or High Gloss White). Beautifully done space with nice pictures to boot!
But remember, to truly complete that late 60s/early 70s vibe you better be burning some incense. I prefer nag champa from either Shanthimalai or Goloka, but even your old school Satya sticks will do.
I love Amazon Prime almost as much I LOVE your avatar! I almost never go to the store anymore. ANY STORE! .........................except of course the music store and Hi-Fi store.