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NOLA Boxers in my space
Wu Tang Clan. Nola Boxers. Audiogon thread. Never thought I'd see that combo. "Even if I'm smoked out, I can't be scoped out".Thanks for sharing, Kev. 
Mcintosh MA6900 or MA7000
Congrats on picking up an MA7000. It's a sexy piece to have in the audio rack -that's for sure. As for XLR connections... eh, it's up to you really. Since neither the 300D or MA7000 feature a natively balanced circuit, I can't see them benefiting ... 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
Absolutely nothing.Seriously. I can't think of ANY single piece of hi-fi that I'd classify as overachieving. Sure, I could riff to anyone a couple products that I'm fond of at a given price point, but that doesn't mean they tower over similar pric... 
The best CD Player for the money
If I had less than $1000, I'd go with the NAD 565.If I had less than $5000, I'd go (and did eventually go with) the AMR CD-777. After owning various CD players from Ayon, Acoustic Research, McIntosh, Docet-Lector, Meridian, Bryston,and Wadia, I ca... 
Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........
It took me a few listens to get adjusted to the bands latest direction, but I've really warmed up to Incubus's album; "If not now, when?". 
Smooth/Musical Bookshelves upto $1500 - $2000
Bongo,Since I feel like this discussion could easily slide into knit-picking territory, I'll bypass all that fodder and simply leave things as this; I hope that Rana will be able to receive a good demo of the suggestions made in this thread - to i... 
Mcintosh MA6900 or MA7000
The MA7000 is far more linear sounding than the MA6900. The MA6900 carries a distinctly warmer aural signature. I'd take the MA7000, but that's just my bias/preference. Having never heard your GX-300's, I have no idea which amp would make for a mo... 
Class D amps
H20 Audio's latest iteration of amps are pretty spiffy. The man has finally begun to mix artisan flavor in with solid engineering - and the results "speak" for themselves. You'll find no 10lb light weights in his lineup - and I like that. 
What would be the best int. amp for Totem Model 1?
Pretty much agree with the above posts/recommendations. The Model 1's (like most other small speakers) are inefficient and tend to do their best when on a high current diet.Tonally speaking, I found that the Model 1's bode well with warm sounding ... 
Small speakers...big sound??
You know... normally I don't do the whole "x3" bit, but I agree with the Mark and Daniel recommendations. Honestly... Those little Mini's / Mini+ monitors should work nicely in your situation.Speaking from an objective point of view, I feel like t... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
My Polk Audio LSi-9's (say wah??!)Why? Simple.. sentimental value. The fact that they don't sound bad is merely a bonus. 
Smooth/Musical Bookshelves upto $1500 - $2000
Bongo,Please don't take this the wrong way, but what you suggested is pretty much the opposite of what the Rana_Kirti is looking for. Don't get me wrong. ATC makes fine transducers. But their well documented tendency towards being rather unforgivi... 
Smooth/Musical Bookshelves upto $1500 - $2000
While I don't wish come across like some crass chest-thumping douche, I feel like I may able to help you out here. I've owned literally dozens of monitors throughout the years. I also actively listen to pop / rock / dance / electronic, and so on a... 
What is my next step to a better sound ?
As an owner of a set of WP 5.1's (albeit with WP8 drivers and parts) and as a former owner of ML gear.... my suggestion would be to ditch your current digital (yes, that includes the transport) and buy yourself a great CDP. Though I rarely like to... 
$2000 Budget for a speaker + integrated amplifier
Virtue amps would be an excellent choice. They are well made and particularly good sounding for the buck. As an added bonus, you can customize the color scheme on them and swap in/out different types of power supplies. Good shtuff. Combine that wi...