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must you play music to break in tubes
Just to confirm what others have written, crackling and noise from tubes is not a "break-in" issue.  Return them immediately.  
Ethernet cable for music streaming
You might consider switching to fiber ethernet.  You need a pair of converters and whatever length of optical cable you need.  You could convert the longer run, or you could do a local conversion just from the switcher to the streamer.  It does ad... 
Looking for the next level in imaging...
Some of the best imaging I've heard from a box speaker was a pair of floor-standing Nesteroviches.  I couldn't believe that such a klunky, traditional-looking speaker could disappear so completely.  They were very well set up in a room, oh, 25' de... 
40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem
If cost really is no object, your friend might consider contacting David Berning about his push-pull ZOTL 845 amps.  These are really stunning amplifiers.  He won't miss the "SE" part, I assure you. ;-)