whitecap

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front vs rear ported speakers and punch
Front port, in and of itself, does not necessarily mean loss of "punch," and certainly not with PMC. So the GB1i might make you happy, but other posters are correct that only a home test will tell for sure. That said, it looks like you do not have... 
System upgrade advice
Hold on, the room is completely bare? I'm not familiar with your gear, but if you've got all hardood floors, no drapes, no nothing to tame the slap echo and highs, do yourself a favor a start with room treatments, rather than new components. And b... 
Single ended RCA preamp short list
Second the Conrad Johnson recommendation. 
Advice from apartment dwellers
Mdemaio: Full disclosure, I think my NYC upstairs and downstairs neighbors are investors, never seem to be "home." Otherwise some well armed irate people would have stormed my place long ago. More to the point, Melbguy1's mention of Joseph Audio P... 
Advice from apartment dwellers
We just crank it. Screw the neighbors. 
Kimber Trifocal or Other Tri-Wire Options?
Taking another run at this post; any input appreciated. 
is buying used Mcintosh equipment online bad idea?
Exactly, Tonykay. Thank you. 
Tube Friendly High End "Big" speakers
Agree with the Tannoy recommendations, various models old and new will fit just right the tube amp/big speaker rock/jazz bill. Johnnyb53 also makes excellent points about the possibilities using subs. 
is buying used Mcintosh equipment online bad idea?
What a silly question. ANY vintage gear that has not been serviced or updated, Mac or any other manufacturer, electronics or speakers, may, and probably does, need some work. That's a surprise to you? Please, not another inane Mac bashing thread. 
help with my sub and settings
Don't have experience with that sub, but I see its a ported sub design--very, very difficult to get right. In any event, as a threshold matter, go 2 channel and then reevaluate everything. 
Mcintosh Quality after buyout by D&M holdings
Your dealer is a blowhard. 
Any Recommendations on Custom Speaker Stands?
Thanks for the responses. Any other suggestions greatly appreciated. Apparently there are not too many outfits that do this work. 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
Ozzy, I too look forward to your impressions of the new amp. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Phil Lesh and Friends: 5/31, Central Park Summer StageLiving Colour: 6/1, City Winery (NYC)Soundgarden: 6/2, Webster Hall (NYC)Upcoming: Alison Krauss /Willie Nelson: 6/10, Radio CityPrimus: 6/28, Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ) 
What to use in polishing high quality wood speaker
See what Dynaudio recommends. Chayro is right, you are probably working on the poly finish, not the wood. Be careful, good intentions on this can lead to unfortunate results.