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Why all or most audiophiles are men?
Men like bright shiny objects.  
What is the best BNC Digital Cable under $4,000?
So digital cables, like all cables are system dependent so take this with a grain of salt. The best digital cable to my ears in my system was the Jorma Design digital cable. I believe retail is in the $12-1500 range, I picked mine up used. A reall... 
Business Ethics in the Audio Industry
I agree with @yogiboy and @lowrider57  It would have been nice of them to give you the new model for the same price and inspired customer loyalty. Nothing they did was wrong but they missed an opportunity to really shine. 
Best speakers for Cary CAD-300se
Audio Note AN-E should give you full range sound and could be driven quite easily.  
Have anyone experiance with the Musical Fidelity AMS 50 ?
I have no comments on the amp lukaske but wanted to say you have an amazing preamp and I googled your speakers they look really cool! Sounds like you're putting together a very nice system!  
GIP Laboratory
I've heard some of their drivers in custom field coil horns speakers by Deja Vu Audio a few times. The speakers sounded great they are great drivers though very expensive as I recall. 
Who are the Kings of Audiogon?
With all due respect @geoffkait is our Court Jester. ;p 
What are you streaming tonight?
Caribe............Latin Jazz Quintet w/ Eric DolphyFatha.........Earl HinesSwingin Away..............Earl HinesPlectrist.........Billy BauerAll on Qobuz. 
KT88 tube amp
I haven't heard the KT88 but the Gold Lion KT77 is to me by far the best current EL34 variant. By comparison a Psvane EL34 was unacceptably  bright. Obviously KT88s are different tubes and YMMV. 
Music lover or audiophile?
Music lover I have to have music on wherever I am home, car, if i am traveling earbuds. Also I have had the same preamp/amp combo for over ten years now so not sure I qualify as an audiophile. The newest item in my system my speakers are now two y... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Bill Evans w/ Paul Chambers and Pilly Jo Jones...........On Green Dolphin StreetJimmy Heath Sextet..............The ThumperQobuz 
Aric Audio 300B SET Monoblocks
Tom they sound like amazing amps and I am sure they sound fantastic. And congrats to Aric on a great build with premium parts! I am sure they sound amazing and you will enjoy them for many years to come. 
How Come NO SACD (Stock) Players With Tube Output Stage?
To the OP how many SACD’s do you own? I would think going with a tubed DAC and streaming DSD files may be the next best thing.  
Speaker advice for listening to Blues music
So here is a stone cold classic speaker I think could do the job. It's used and a bit over your budget but its a classic for a reason.https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649486279-spendor-s100-with-sound-anchor-stands/No affiliation with the selle... 
Can I stream Qobuz ?
If your Yamaha doesn't support Qobuz then no you can't unless perhaps there is a firmware upgrade for your receiver that would allow it. Check with Yamaha to see if they've released an update to support Qobuz.