Different iMac stand to lower iMac

I'm trying to set up my new late 2012 27" iMac and it is too high on my desk. My neck is really beginning to bother me. I see that an adapter kit is available (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD179ZM/A/vesa-mount-adapter-kit-for-imac-andl ed-cinemaor-applethunderbolt-display)
but it says: "Note: Not compatible with iMac (late 2012). Wall mount or articulating arm not included."
It's currently about 2.5 inches from the top of the desk. Lowering it 2 inches would really help. Not sure if it'd be enough but would be the best I could do to still allow air flow from the bottom.
I never would have thought that it would be too tall.

My initial reponse would be to simply suggest you either 1.) RAISE your seating (add a cushion, or the proverbial phone book) or 2.) place the IMAC on a lower surface top!
I'm giving your query the benefit of the doubt (in that there MUST be more details involved or you would've done either of the above by now on your own). I can only suggest you pursue a better location set up for your iMac, as it would be far easier than wracking your brain over trying to figure out how to modify the actual system/display (in addressing a problem too easily resolved by common sense means...
In all honesty, I am still trying to wrap my brain around the possibility your query was, in fact, serious, and not the "you've got to be kidding us, right?" joke it resembles... Apologies if I've misunderstood, but I only have your own (question) words to go by...
Good luck. ;-)

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