[eropple]

I definitely feel that. Buying a 3D printer helped a lot with this, for me (and also building custom furniture with the aforementioned cable tracks). I've been able to (for not a lot of money) print raceways and cable ports that keeps my basement rack a lot easier to deal with.

[ghaff]

My stereo system is also in a little "TV room." So I don't feel any particular urgency in making it presentable for company. :-)