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Looking for some cheaper Speaker Cables-$600 or so
I second the Goertz cables, they'll definitely eliminate any glare. 
TIVO HD DVR - Which cables do you recommend?
HDMI from monoprice. 
New McIntosh system problem... need advice
I also found using a Mac pre and amp together was too warm for my source and speakers. 
Speakers that can be placed against the wall?
Polk SDA's work best a few inches from the rear wall. 
Life without a remote
Remotes are for armchair audiophiles. 
recapping crossovers....do or don't?
Mundorf's new resistors are pretty sweet too, and they're cheap! I can't see using Mills again. 
Voltage Regulator
I have the same problem here. I use the Belkin Pure A/V Hybrid UPS to prevent my gear from being damaged during dropouts, spikes, brownouts, etc... 
Polk LSi15
Huge fan of the Polk LSi line here. IMO, it's hard to find a speaker that uses a better tweeter in that price range. 
A balanced passive preamp?
Goldpoint has a single in/out model for $442 and a 1 in/2 out or 2 in 1 out model for $572. 
Poll - Active vs. Passive preamp
No loss of bass or dynamics here with only a stepped attenuator as a pre. The only thing I lost was coloration. 
Mcintosh MC 402 2 ohm tap
Your 4 ohm speakers may dip down to the 2 ohm region, so you're not going crazy. 
recapping crossovers....do or don't?
If the Solens are on the low pass, you're not missing much. 
Subwoofer: room 16 x 18.5....
I don't believe a 8" would work either.For music, look for either a sealed or passive radiator design. The Velodyne SPL series and higher end Polk subs are great for music. 
Gemme Speakers
I recently demoed a pair of Tantos, they completely disappeared in the room. Impressive pin point imaging, very airy, great mids, and a surprising amount of clean bass out of only a 6.5 woofer. The wood finish was absolutely beautiful. They're up ... 
Best looking Amp/Preamp/Integrated?
Manley Stingray.