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Denon DP-60L?
I owned that table many moons ago and I gave it to my sister and she still uses it. You got a very nice table for 300 bucks. BTW, do you have the two interchangeable arm wands that came with that table? 
The nightmare of the cartridge buyer...
@daveyf Yes, I have retuned cartridges with no problem!LP Gear also has a return policy with a restocking fee!https://www.lpgear.com/TERMS.html 
The nightmare of the cartridge buyer...
The Needle Doctor has a return policy on cartridges.https://www.needledoctor.com/returns 
My recent experience with 3 pre-amps - help me pinpoint the next upgrade.
You should try a passive attenuator between your CDP and preamp. This Schitt Audio SYS will tame down the aggressive output of the CDP. For a mere 50 bucks it is worth a try! http://www.schiit.com/products/sys 
New power cord needed for speaker with powered subwoofer?
AWG is the gauge ( thickness of the wire). The lower the number the larger the gauge. The gauge is marked on the power cord! 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
You should start with the stylus replacement. The stylus life on cartridges is at most about one to two thousand hours! Here ya go!https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATN13EALP.html 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
It’s time to replace that 40 year old cartridge. Are you using the original stylus? 
Caig vs Kontak vs new WD-40 contact cleaner
I use CRC contact cleaner!https://www.homedepot.com/p/CRC-QD-11-oz-Contact-Cleaner-02130-6/202262505 
Are there alternative stands for the FS-805 D3 (B&W stands for the 805 D3 speakers)?
I use these Pangea DS400 stands with my Harbeth P3s.They are outstanding!https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGDS400 
Kenwood KA-8100 integrated Amp
Since you like the Kenwood better,  you should sell the other gear and enjoy it! It all boils down to what you like! 
Shelf speakers for a Yamaha RS202?
Here ya go!https://www.stereophile.com/content/dayton-audio-b652-loudspeaker 
Non-Esoteric Audiophile Grade Crosspoint
You can get one of these used on eBay for about 50 bucks! It has 8 RCA inputs!http://www.oceanmatrix.com/product.asp?item=OMX-9051 
Integrated Amp Recommendation
Time for something new! 
Need speakers recommendation for my system (in Jakarta, Indonesia)
You should check out the Spendor D7. https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/94324/Spendor-Spendor_D7_Stereo_Speakers-SpeakersOr the D9.https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/117355/Spendor-Spendor_D9_Stereo_Speakers-Speakers 
Quad 909 Binding Posts
No it will not. The manual shows bare wires only. You can try spades !