czarivey

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Need help building an amplifier-headphone adapter
If you have a tape output on your preamp, it will be wise to have a headphone preamp such as http://www.parts-express.com/topping-tp21-class-t-digital-mini-amplifier-25-wpc-with-headphone-output--310-310 which is even easier and better sounding so... 
Vendor needed to reterminate cables
With proper crimping tools + set of nice shrinking tubes you can do same job if not better. Just make sure to 'dress' shrinking tube prior to crimping.Crimping is superior to soldering for the speaker wires.I don't think that value of speaker cabl... 
Dynaudio contour with 30 watt amp
agree there's no damage concern. the volume will be low even if the volume setting will be at maximum. 
Micro Seico BL91 turntable
I can get it cheaper than there. 
Best mm cart for VPI scout/jmv-9 memorial arm
not sure if best or not but ortofon 2m black speaks for itself.there are certainly better ones that would not justify your investment beyond its already perfect performance. 
Elrog ER-211 tubes 1.000 hours use
can you use some valvulator to cure the problem? 
Bolero:why can't my system reproduce snare well?
It tells that you need larger power for your speakers. Ideally they'll sound great with 4...500Wpc. 
Dynaudio contour with 30 watt amp
sensitivity has nothing to do with weather the speaker is tube friendly or not. it's impedance. speakers with relatively stable impedance are tube friendly regardless of db/w/m. the usable power is what actually defines the ability to drive the sp... 
Feedback through speakers
The way you describe you shouldn't have any problems with feedback, but I'd assume that you'll need to lower your input signal. Looks like you'll need cartridge with lower output than your 10x5 have. nd that will take care of most of feedback you'... 
Better when it rains?
great idea of white noise generator.humidity notes are also very big factor especially for vinyl playback will be beneficial. 
Power tubes as drivers -- Line Magnetic
Wow interesting design indeed and very powerful as well.Not really into tubes, but for this one I'd give a try someday to listen out of huge curiosity. Must be a great unit indeed. 
What cartridge to match with Audio Research PH-3
i'd use medium out mc cartridge anywhere fr .6mV to 2mV.the rest of parameters compliance, weight will depend on your tt/arm 
Totem Hawk: What changes/revisions over the years?
It's one of the safest speaker to own if bad comes to worst. You'll always find parts without loosing arm and leg with ease directly from Totem. 
Good source for CD storage boxes
buying larger quantity and than reselling retail on ebay or here what not needed may bring you the best economic solution or even profit. 
Speaker Cable Rebuild - Need Help
Try to use bare wire directly to the binding post. Usually it's the best termintation you can think of.