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Soliloquy 5.3 drivers
Cary sold Soliloquy before the 5.3 was manufactured or designed by Phil Jones. 
What do you think is the best sounding metal album
Thin metal recording layer coated from aqueous medium Document Type and Number:United States Patent 6132927 Link to this page:http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6132927.html Abstract:A process was disclosed for the preparation of a heat mode recordi... 
Upgraded power cords or high end conditioner next?
Just tried the BPT CPC on amps, sources and HDTV. All significantly improved. Should try that or PS Audio duet. both reasonably priced. 
Upgrading from Cary Six Pacs
Check out the Dodd 120 monos. Significant upgrade in power, detail and neutrality. Shameless plug as I have a pair for sale on Audiogon. 
Internet radio stations that sound really good
I like Folkalley.com! Go to their website. Can also stream on a Squeezebox. 
best speaker in a small room in the $2000.00 range
Try the Tyler Ref monitors. Front ported so you can place near the wall. They are revealing of any equipment placed upstream but can sound "reference quality" in a small room.May find used on Agon for $1000 or less. 
BAT VK-200 Burn-in time?
Not sure about burn in time. My vk-500 after quite a bit of use still took about 1/2 hr to "warm up" for a good listening session. 
Tyler Reference's vs. Ellis 1801's
The Tylers can be bright with that Scanspeak revelator tweeter. Must be fed a high quality signal, so using a so so reciever would not do these justice. 
is prima luna prologue 2 match with 1sc?
You'll like the Primaluna 2. I'm using one with a pair of Cary Silver Oak 1's. Plenty of power. Remember that the amp/tubes will need some time to "burn in" before it will sound best.... 
Vintage speakers, need suggestions on amp & phono
Consider a Scott integrated from www.mapleshaderecords.com or buy one on Audiogon (or even eBay) and send it to www.nosvalves.com for check out and refurbishing. 
Entry level tube pre with pass thru and remote?
Trya a Juicy Music Peach at www.juicymusic.com. No association. 
smaller speaker suggestions
Look at the Opera lineup...they are made of real woods, have narrow baffles, look "cute." 
Upgrades/Mods for a Dyna ST-70 Series II tube amp
www.tubes4hifi.com; great sounding board. email Roy 
Von Schweikert v. Tyler Question
I have the Linbrook signatures and have had the Von Schweikert vr4 gen II's. If you first consider the top units--the Linbrook uses and MTM design with top of the line seas excel units. The Von Schweikert uses less expensive drivers, but more soph... 
Dynakit Stereo 70 Restoration service
Try Roy at www.tubes4hifi.com