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Buy a sub or ditch my new speakers altogether?
You mentioned rushing in to buy something to try saving a buck. Maybe this speaker is not what you like? Try to get out and listen to few more. Bring the Solo along to establish a baseline. Dealers should be able to explain why the Solo would or w... 
Best Towers Under $4,000 / pair
What do you mean by old rock and country? 
Spikes between speakers & stands, up or down?
If nothing else works I would take a look at the orthopedic bunion gel toe cap. It looks like a good multi-use product. http://www.healthyfeetstore.com/bunionstoes.htmlI imagine it is very good for isolation and may be in the middle of the methods... 
Keep B&W N805, add HTM2, or get 805S?
1. 33% better.2. Depends on your bank account.3. And use the 805s as rear speakers? Refer to #2.4. Sure.5. ? 
Opinions on Luxman SQ-88 integrated amplifier
I recently had a 25 watt class A Luxman integrated on loan for a while. It was really nice. Very dynamic, super clean and natural. Plenty of power and features and a great phono stage. No idea about the tube unit you are asking about but Mastersou... 
Speakers with high WAF?
Check out the Devore Fidelity line. Really nice build and sound quality. 
Tube Amp recommendation
Mastersound amps are really beautiful to listen to. Maybe just out of your range for the 20w integrated used. 
Ayre AX-7e vs Plinius 9200
I've owned the 8200mkII and now own the AX7e. I agree with Jmcgrogan2's opinion between the two. I do however think the Ayre is a higher quality, more accurate amp that provides more inner detail. It needs to be paired with components that bring t... 
Speaker Recomendations $3000
Check out the Devore Super 8 too. Really good with the music you describe. Within your budget used. 
Different lengths of interconnects ??????
Do a blind test. Have someone change them when you are not looking. My bet is that no one would ever be able to tell. Much better than casino odds here! 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
I tried to sell a pair of Forests to a guy that wanted the Hawks. He says the crossover in the Hawks is 1st order and much better to his ears than the Forest. His take is that even though the Forests go deeper and offer more dynamics, the way Hawk... 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
I am holding the fertility tweak. Cough...cough...cough...cough...Nothing is happening :) 
James Randi vs. Anjou Pear - once and for all
Why did I read through this? I will give you $1,000,000 if you tell me why. 
Which Cable Makes the Biggest Impact?
Ask your dealer to help you perform blind tests. See if they can keep quiet. 
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard.
Cerwin Vega.