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What exactly is critical listening? Who does it?
To me critical listening is focusing on things like sound staging, pinpoint image location, and all the other esoteric things that a typical audiophile cares about.  Casual listening is not focusing on that but more so just enjoying the music.  
Need advice on using subwoofer with Aerial 10T's
I used a JL Fathom F112 V2 with my 10T's and they worked amazingly well together.  
Weiss DAC 204 hiccups
I had outstanding support from Weiss as well.  In fact I was getting email responses from Daniel Weiss over a weekend.  I prefer to have the opportunity to try and solve problems WITHOUT having to box up a product and ship it half way around the w... 
Bi amping with two different pairs of monoblocks
Pass XP-32 has independent controls for matching different amps in a bi-amp situation.  It sounds amazing as well.  
Monos Sim Moon M400 versus Pass 260.8
I'd vote Pass  
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
Mine was car stereo in high school.  I remember sitting in the driveway at 11pm and my Dad came out to see what I was doing, and I was just listening to Brothers in Arms on the system I just put in my car.  Magical.  
Speaker internal amp shutting off due to heat
The obvious question is have you talked to Martin Logan about this?  Clearly there is a problem somewhere and I'd assume they would recommend replacing the internal amp.  
Best and Worst customer service?
Best - Weiss, I was getting emails from Daniel Weiss over a weekend. Worst - Esoteric.  By far the biggest black hole in the universe.  
Mono blocks for Revel Salon 1’s recommendation?
Infigo Method 3 mono's are outstanding and run cool.  
Streamer recommendation
I've been happy with my Lumin U1 Mini which is relatively small.  Worth your consideration.  
Streamer recommendation
If you're happy with your Aurender, which clearly you are - get another one.  If it ain't broke... :)  
I would like to add a streamer to my Krell Illusiion II
Your Krell has digital inputs so you can use a streamer to send a digital signal to it and let the internal DACs do the rest.  Conversely, you can also let the streamer send an analog input to your Krell. I haven't heard the Wiim but I know it ge... 
Anyone compare Ayre Codex to QB-9 Twenty?
I had an upgraded QB-9 for many years, it’s still an excellent DAC.  Very tough to beat at its price point.  
Am I wasting money on the theory of Bi-amping?
Yes  
RaidHo C1.1 vs Focal Diablo Utopia
What are you trying to change/improve over the Raidho's?  What is the rest of your system?