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How much burn-in for Soliloquy 5.3s
I had the 5.3's, and now have the 6.2's. Patience, patience, and more patience. They will surprise you when they finally break in (about 500 hours). It will certainly be worth the wait. 
No one cares this is the anniversary?
Albert,Thank you for starting this thread. Maybe I'm ignorant, but perhaps one day we will come to value the lives of others as equal to our own. Until then, I'm afraid we'll be making heroes of the dead. Until then, we will honor those who died f... 
Questions for Soliloquy fans
This may be too late to be helpful, but here's my two cents on the issue. I owned a pair of Soliloquy 5.3's, and now have a pair of 6.2's. I have enjoyed both sets immensely. They are one of the most natural and accurate sounding speakers I've eve... 
what is the best se tube amp
Pepler,I apologize for the incomplete response, as Jax2 raised the most important concern: ensuring a synergy between the amps/pre & your speakers. In my relatively limited experience, even a change in interconnects/speaker cables can sharply ... 
Best Subwoofer for $500?
I used an Adire Rava in a room the same size and was extremely happy with the musicality of that sub. 
what is the best se tube amp
I've heard many, and my favorite is the George Wright 3.5 monoblocks, which must be paired with his preamp. For about $2200 new (and maybe $1500 used), they are an astounding combination. I would suggest that if you go this route, plan on some tub... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
Riding a Fondriest Domino Carbon, and I would jump on anything Fondriest at any time, before OR after listening! 
Anyone have any experience with the Adire Rava Sub
I used a Rava with my Soliloquy 5.3 floorstanders.It blended perfectly with the Soliloquy's, as though the bass was coming from the speakers themselves. It can shake the house if you like, but I bought it (and enjoyed it) specifically because it w... 
Best female vocals on CD
Virginia Rodrigues-Sol NegroShe is amazing!Anything by Gal Costa. 
Guitar Solos
"Wishing Well"--Bob Mould"So What Else is New"--J. Mascis/Dinosaur Jr. 
Music for "Tough Times"
"This is The Sea"--The Waterboys"Beaster"--Sugar 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"Where's the sense in stealing, without the grace to be it?"-Echo & the Bunnymen"I've seen this happen in other people's lives, and now it's happening in mine."--Morrissey (The Smiths) 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Listening to '88 Elmira Street'...yep...still Danny Gatton 
Best Male Singers of the 20th Century
Milton Nascimento, Freddie Mercury, Al Green, Fred Astaire, Jackie Wilson, Vince Gill, Snoop Dogg, Jeff Buckley, Johnny Cash, Chris Cornell, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, George Harrison...those are some of the many that I love. 
Best Find Ever???
My wife. No question about it.