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Akiko Tuning Stick AC -- It IS Magic
Very interesting, I look forward to reading more from those that have used, or are using it! 
Maggie Disappointment
Assuming you like the 1.7's and decid to keep them you can dramaticly improve their sound by using a pair of the Mye Stands. Sometimes you can find a used pair. Just saying... 
Ching Cheng Power Cords
+1 Bill_k 
Fake Audiophiles
Jmcgrogan2,LOL ;-) 
Maggie Disappointment
How about you take the wife to the dealers for a look see, and listen to them. Then you can both decide if you should buy new, used, or shop for different speakers. Only slight problem with buying used Maggies is if the seller deosn't know how to ... 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Jmcgrogan2,You and I know that the madness NEVER ends ;-)! 
System upgrade advice
Vjb, It would be helpful to know what interconnects and speaker cables you are using. Possibily changing interconnects or speaker cables could tame the high end shrillness. 
Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
BTW Classe amps are another good name to consider. 
Plinius owners, what power cable are you using?
I own three of the Furutech GTX-D (Rhodium) outlets.I do like them ;-) 
Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
All Maggie's like power, does not matter if we are talking about the 1.7 or 3.7I have owned both. The more power, to an extent, the better they sing. I had tried a class D mono block amp but got much better sound with my SS amp. The correct tube a... 
Magnepan Mini Desktop
I was at a dealer picking up my 3.7's this past spring. I listened to the demo that was set up. I listened with and without the sub.I sounded good without the sub, but if it was me I would want the sub.I hope this helps? 
Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others
The merry-go-round is a bitch to ride and you can never find the best unless you are willing to say I'm happy with what I have and hear.The Furutech GTX-D (Rhodium) or Gold is a very good or excellent outlet. Give yourself a break unless you enjoy... 
Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
Mallen1010,Welcome to the group.Maggies do require a lot of power to really sound their best.I also own a pair of the 3.7's, they are very nice.I would recommend you pick up a used BRYSTON 4B amp. There are a variety of 4B amps out there that star... 
Hum in one speaker?
+1 Zd542 
What's your experience with fine phono preamp s ?
You might be able to pick up a lightly used Allnic H3000 Mark II Phono within your price range.