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Which band's vinyl catalog is consistently great?
Agree with Dire Straits. I'll add for artists:Steely DanAgree with MOFI. I'll add for Labels:Music on Vinyl 
Mini Maggie System hurts to listen to
Most panel speakers require alot of break-in. Maggies are no different. Give them some time. I'd say 200 hours or so, (maybe even more). 
15A to 20A adaptor
Or...you could use this:http://www.voodoocable.net/VAPA.htm 
Dude's 6SN7 replacements with Chinese CV-181/6SN7
While I can't speak to the "Dude" preamp, I have tried both the original BT tubes and the Sophias, (and many others) in my Modwright LS-100 preamp. I am using a Mullard GZ34/5AR4, (Blackburn) as the rectifier.Each pair need a massive amount of bur... 
Grill Cloth Subwoofer Cover
I think you should try putting the subwoofer cover and the silk fern on your girlfriend. Bet your sub will sound better. 
Are CD players dead
No. IMHO, not for quite awhile. 
Is the Shindo Aurieges L preamp phase inverting?
The several reviews I just read say nothing about this unit inverting phase. So, I'm going to say no. 
Wouldyou have another brand speaker next to mains
FYI, there have already been a couple of pair of Martin Logan Electromotion ESL speakers on Audiogon. They went fast.To answer your question, I just bought a pair of Mission M31i to place right next to my Martin Logan CLSIIA's for a change a pace.... 
Favorite
I really miss my Luxman PD300 with a Technics EPA-500 arm. Now, that was one nice table/arm! 
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals?
I LOVE Grace Potter! I've replied to several threads about female vocalists and mentioned Grace Potter there.I saw her and the Nocturnals at Red Rocks this summer. They were AWESOME!The newest album is excellent. I also have her other (3) albums. 
Why aren't the older members still active ?
"The tolling of the iron bellCalls the faithful to their kneesTo hear the softly spoken magic spells". 
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa-"Don't Explain"
Thanks guys! I just ordered both "Dust Bowl" and "New Day Yesterday". Can't wait to hear them. 
The greatest MM and MI cartridges ....
My pick would be the Grace F9E. 
Good sub $100 cartridge for Thorens TD 160
Shure M97HEOrtofon RedSumiko Pearl 
Dynavector 20x2H
40-50 hours. You might get a little more out of it up to 100 hours, but the majority within the first 50 hours.