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Equipment you just must get if you can
Been thinking on the Mark Levinson 33H Mono Amp. 
Guitar Solos
Joe Satriani have nice solos on his albums, specially the song with Tarja (ex nightwish) 
Eastern Electric Minimax Plus vs. Calyx 24/192
I'd go for the plus, because you can tweak the sound by opamp/tube rolling. I know the burson op-amps works great with it. 
Listening Chair?
My Ikea "Poang" has been comfy and reliable, you should try it too. 
For money Quality which is better arcam or NAD?
Arcam is warmer than nad to my ears, you really need to try/audition both. 
Who knows about Pioneer QX949A???
It looks like marantz stuff, the guys at the quadraphonicquad forum have experience with this kind of receivers. 
McIntosh-Keep the Classics or Sell for Newer Gear?
If you're happy with its performance, keep it. 
How important is an audio rack?
My experience with racks is minimal to the moment, but i think i need to try some of the big buck ones. That's where the improvements are audible from what i know. 
Mystery 30 Minute Sound Degradation
Glad to hear that Neal. Keep us posted, Nick. 
What Audio Show to Attend?
Rocky mountain and Ces. I missed both :\ 
Are High End Audio Products Unreliable?
Personally i've never experienced such things on hifi but it happens. Some companies quality control is failing in some way. 
USB cables
Timlub, does bass punch improves when using your cinnamon? i know its not a fair comparison against cheap ones but..curious to know. 
How selective are you?
Thats why i buy single tracks from hi-res sites. Buying cd's is a past thing. 
Thinking about upgrading my digital
Do you have a budget in mind? are there special features you want on a dac? 
B&W N802: Which amp??
Bryston amps.