Opinions on PMC vs. Neat, Monitor Audio

PMC is a good choice.

@mb1audio02 I think due to the non-standard speaker placement, I am not getting the most of the speakers. The sound out of the Neat is a bit lean and not involving. The MA are a too laid back and also probably suffering from not being in a more conventional placement

Besides the PMC, and Spendor mentioned here, which may work better in my setting, I am also thinking about going to an active monitor approach, which is designed to work in near-field

I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the PMC dinky box speakers. They sound so much larger than they are. When I heard them they were connected to a McIntosh 602 amp, so they can handle plenty of power.

Active studio monitors create more problems than they solve. They're overpriced given the level of sound quality they deliver. I would only use them as a last resort.

If it was my system, I would get a preamp. You need one.

@mb1audio02 I would be interested to understand your considerations when you recommend a preamp?
Also, wouldn't the 5350 be a "waste" if used only as a power amp?