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low volume, microdynamics,body,presence, 10k used.
For what you are looking for, I think it probably makes sense to look into higher sensitivity speakers. Those have worked better at low SPLs in my experience. 
Adding sub question
140 Hz is fairly high for a crossover point to subs. Bass is going to be directional to some degree at that point, which will make integrating the subs more difficult. Might want to get something that can handle time alignment at this crossover po... 
low volume, microdynamics,body,presence, 10k used.
I think that getting the body and weight you want with the ncore amps is going to be tricky. Maybe putting a tube preamp in front of it would help. But the ncore in my experience is excellent at detail retrieval and at the frequency extremes, but ... 
KEF LS50 Integrated recommendation
Any chance of auditioning any of these? On paper, any ought to work well. And any amp rec should ideally be based on that specific match of amp and speaker. All about synergy, and sometimes that synergy goes beyond measureables like watts and damp... 
New turntable help
If you are hitting the $1-2k budget, you might want to try to hear a Well Tempered Simplex. 
New turntable help
Not anywhere you can audition them? They are all well thought of tables with their own advantages and disadvantages. Having an idea of what is most important to you would help. As might an idea of what genres of music you most often listen to. 
Mounting a Mono cartridge
Dunno, I have always matched them. 
Mounting a Mono cartridge
Yes, just color match the leads. Miyajima documentation has a pic of the proper connections too. IIRC, the colors weren't easy to make out on my Miyajima cart. 
Where to buy a Sgt Pepper Album Cover?
I might have an extra around here. Shoot me a message if you are still looking. 
high power tube amps vs ss
Al, I am surprised that curiosity hasn't gotten the better of you. 
How to increase the gain on a preamp
Details will help here. How much gain does the phono stage have? What is the output of your MC (not clear if it is HOMC or LOMC from your post)? Do you have this gain problem with any non-phono input? You could also buy an external phono stage tha... 
Rogue Audio Sphynx and Martin Logan Odysseys
You have spikes and choose not to try them? As for an uneven floor, spikes can be adjusted (how far in you screw them) so the unevenness can be corrected for. Spikes are the recommendation of your speaker manufacturer. Take em out of the drawer an... 
Rogue Audio Sphynx and Martin Logan Odysseys
What are your dealer's thoughts on this? And have your contacted Rogue to get their impressions? As much as I like A'gon, I'd start with those first. Rogue has always been particularly helpful when I have had questions or problems. 
Rogue Audio Sphynx and Martin Logan Odysseys
Yes, damping factor is one potential consideration among many others. Though I have had instances where damping factor was clearly the problem in the bass of the speakers I was running (over-damping the bass in my case, though under-damping may be... 
high power tube amps vs ss
I will add this to what Al said: It is generally thought to be a good sign when a typical solid-state amp doubles in power as the impedance of the speaker is halved. A sign of a good power supply, IIRC. And yes, generalizing about amps based solel...