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Best 300B SET
The list of possibilities is daunting and includes Audion, Audio Note, Border Patrol, Coincident, Deja Vu, etc. Best? Not sure that there is ever a best. However, I very much enjoy my Ancient Audio custom 300b SET amplifier with Takatsuki 300b tub... 
300B PSET
I agree with Charles. Also as he implied, not all 300b SET amplifiers are the same; and not all 300b tubes are the same. 
Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store
Deja Vu Audio outside DC is very accommodating and has great equipment and knowledgable staff. 
Modern day female jazz recommendations
I heard her live in NYC in a tiny, tiny venue. I was one of only a couple of non-Koreans in the audience. 
Modern day female jazz recommendations
Since this thread is active again, let me recommend Voyage by Youn Sun Nah. Her other albums are good, but this one is great. 
Best imaging and sounding bookshelf speaker
I bought my girlfriend two pairs of Spica TC-50s for her new house. When paired with decent electronics, they are hard to beat for the money. They image well. Base is more than adequate. And off-axis listening is surprisingly good. 
Is it possible to have Good Imaging close to wall
My Zu Def 4s are only a few inches from the wall. Imaging is fine. 
Tord Gustavsen's Extended Circle is Extraordinary
I totally agree with Stewie. Extended Circle is great. 
Speakers for SET 8 Watt 300B system?
I own a pair of Zu Definitions that I drive with a 300b SET. While the Defs may be too large, Zu makes smaller speakers and offers a 30 day audition period. You should give Sean a call. Another alternative is one of the AudioNote speakers such as ... 
$6000 budget question
Call Sean at Zu Audio as see what he recommends considering your budget? 
The Absolute Sound top 40 best sounding recording
The Acoustic Sounds webpage contains numerous duplicates 
Great Saxophone Artists and Albums
The saxophone has been incorporated into 20th century classical music. However, if you want to hear something different and gorgeous, try Bach's Art of the Fugue by the New Century Saxophone Quartet 
Great Saxophone Artists and Albums
My personal favorite among active musicians is Branford Marsalis - as other have suggested. He has a huge range of musical interests and can play anything. His concerts and recordings are a delight and never fail to satisfy. 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
Ancient Audio. 
Sadly missed manufacturers
Interesting that no one mentioned Western Electric. I would also add Allison.