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need to find out maker of these speakers? any help
Clearly, they are white van speakers. 
Pass Aleph P vs BAT VK20? Have VK60 and Aleph 0...
I would go with the Aleph P. I used that preamp (non remote version) with a Pass Aleph 3 for many years and enjoyed the pair. 
JD9 output capacitor modification question
Go to the following site and ask your question there:/forums/showthread.php?t=344317&highlight=Jolida+JD9&page=104 
Turntable Buying Advice
Fix up the Thorens 
Phono preamp question
Have you set the dip switches, behind the chrome plate on the rear of the JD9, for a higher output? 
Home HD digital FM Tuner
Rotel, Magnum Dynalab and I think Day Sequerra makes one. The best buy, even at the current prices, is the Sony XDRF1HD and can be modified by Radio-X for better audio performance. I do not recommend the Sangean HDT-1 or the Insignia clone. 
DIY Outlet Box-Help with wire choices
I agree with Willie, get some DH Labs Power Plus, great affordable cable. 
CD player with XLR's and volume control ?
Look for a Cairn Fog. It meets your needs and sounds great. 
Primaluna prologue 2 based system upgrade
Sounds like your room or speaker placement might be your problem. Try to get the speakers and your listening position away from the back walls as far as possible. Try different widths and listen to the difference of the sound with the speakers fir... 
Less than top line reel-to-reel worth it?
Find a good rebuilt or refurbished Pioneer RT-909, good sound, easy to use and built like a tank. 
Chemistry question on aluminum
Do not worry about your modern aluminum audio products for use in your lifetime. 
At What Age Does An Audiophile Buy His Last Amp?
Well, do you mean final amp? Or is it the "last amp", the one you just dropped off at FedEx to hurry back to your listening room to spend sometime with your new "last amp".... ;-) 
Legacy audio classics
Double blind test. 
Tube amps and loads.
I have a Scott 299B and like it a lot. If your restoration is about 1 1/2 years old, I would not worry about using a variac, however, I never power up any tube amp without a load connected. You are going to like that 299B. BTW: Do not use EL-84's ... 
Custom Termination of IC cables
http://www.moon-audio.com/