dill

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motor for simply physics turntable
Contact Rick at: http://www.simphys.com/ 
Small speaker suggestions
You might consider the Silverline Prelude. Small footprint, full sound and easy to drive. Should be able to find a used pair for $700.00 or so. 
Simply Physics interconnects
Very good cables, especially, the Byteline digital interconnects and isolation devices. 
4ohm or 8ohm on B&W CDM-7nt?
Your speakers are 8 ohms, use the 8 ohm taps from your amp. 
Advise on Mcintosh mc40
The AudioGon Blue Book list the average price at $620.00 each, check the closed items on eBay and maybe do a national Craigslist search. I would have the amps checked out and re-capped by a good tech, like Pat at Classic Tube Audio - http://classi... 
stripped allen wrench screws
Take a philips screwdriver and gently tap the end with a hammer, drive the tip into the allen opening and try to create new grooves or a cross pattern that will grip the tip of the screwdriver enough to unscew it. 
What amps use the KT120 tubes?
Bob Carver - Black Beauty Monoblocks - See the new Musicdirect catalog for these. 
On a mission for more BASS
It really is more dependent on the size of your listening room. For really big bass, you need a BIG room. 
Cleaning and Maintenance of Connections.....
In addition to DeOxit & Pro Gold, Flitz metal polish works great for power cords, copper spade lugs & binding posts. 
Do you understand your amplifier?
My problem is, my amplifier doesn't understand me! 
Preamp Recommendation for Pass Aleph Amp
I agree with Driver, loved my Aleph 3 with the Aleph P and connect them using balanced interconnects, since you have that option with the O. 
Want new phono amp, what should I buy?
Go with a Pass phono stage. 
Carver equipement good??
He is still at it. Check out one of his latest offerings: http://cgi.ebay.com/305-watt-BLACK-BEAUTY-Stereo-monoblock-tube-amplifiers-/180655213414?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2a0fe3cb66 
How can I fix this Phono Stage problem
Yes, input the Canary into another line input other than the phono/aux and see if that ends the buzz. 
How can I fix this Phono Stage problem
Is not the Dynavector 20XH a moving coil design? I think it is. Leave it on the MC (moving coil) setting, not the (MM moving magnet). I am not sure there is a problem.