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Anyone have experience w/Shelter 501 II?
I was using the 501 II on my Scoutmaster and loved it. I have sinced move up the Shelter food chain to the 90x but you can't go wrong with the 501. 
Whats the best power amp $1000. for Magnepan12s?
I have been using McCormack amps with my Maggies and they really get the job done nicely. A DNA-1 would be in your budget and really make the 12's sing. I am using a fully modded DNA-225 with my 3.5's and couldn't be more pleased with the combo. 
VPI Super Platter Installation
I just replaced the platter on my Scoutmaster with the superplatter and it was quite easy and worthwhile. A expensive tweak put one you can hear the results from which in this hobby doesn't always happen. Luckly I had a big enough vise grips to ge... 
Review: VPI Industries Scoutmaster with Signature arm Turntable
I found it fairly stright forward to set up. I have invested in HAB strope disc to help fine tune it and also just got the SDS power conditioner which was a very nice and worthwhile upgrade. 
Magnepan lover, which one do you choose?
I had 1.6's and now have 3.5's and while I did have the problem described by hifiharv it can happen in any climate. You have to expect this to happen after many years of use and the fix can be handled by the owner if your fairly handy. I've done i... 
Which Magnepans 3.5 or 1.6?
I have had several pairs of Maggies starting with MMG's and then 1.5's, 1.6's and now 3.5's. I loved the 1.6's, great midrange and a wonderful overall sound but the 3.5's give me that extra level of refinement that the 1.6's couldn't do with there... 
Has anyone recovered thier Maggies??
I have changed the covers on 1.5's to change from ivory to black and it was quite easy. Other than removing the million staples at the bottom its very straight forward. I will be removing the covers on my 3.5's soon to repair a buzzing bass panel ...