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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. 
best premp for a pair of pass aleph 30's?
A Pass Aleph P or Aleph L would work great. I had an Aleph 3 with the Aleph P and the Aleph Ono for over ten years and only sold them to downsize. I would still have them if I had the space. 
best premp for a pair of pass aleph 30's?
Go with a Pass Aleph preamp and use balanced (XLR) interconnects. 
Audio Magic Spellcaster - Type of Wire?
Just received an email from Jerry at Audio Magic: IT SHOULD BE A MULTI SILVER CONDUCTOR [ HOT ] OF VARIOUS SIZES AND A SINGLE SILVER RETURN. WITH LOCKABLE CONNECTORS. Thanks Jerry. 
Pass Aleph 3 into 16 ohms
You will have no problem at all driving a 16 ohm load with this amp. 
Sony xdr-f1hd, Tuner, Impresive great value
Send it to Mike at Radio X for a mod for that issue. He also does mods for improved sound. I had mine done and it really improved the sound. - http://www.radioxtuners.com/ 
Compact receiver for bedroom
These might fit the bill: NAKAMICHI R-1, Marantz 2010 or 2015, some early Sansui where smaller, Denon, Yamaha & Teac made compact systems with smaller width receivers.