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Posted on October 1, 2020 at 18:06:59
tweaker456
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 M3 Phillips Screw Flat Head Bolts Countersunk Titanium Screws 2Pcs

99% titanium-100% worth trying. The ones I have look like these. They are not shiny.


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

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Based on your photo..., posted on October 1, 2020 at 20:16:00
madisonears
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 it appears that you have several loose screws to deal with.
berate is 8 and benign is 9

 

RE: Ear Candy, posted on October 1, 2020 at 22:23:09
Tangram
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 I presume you mean worth trying , for fixing ones cartridge to headshell?

 

RE: Flat heads? Phono Carts need not apply,, posted on October 2, 2020 at 08:44:32
B. Scarpia
 No, they look like 4-40's or 6-32's nicely sized for amp building.

How much and where from?

My right hip is now titanium and it never sounded better. So good in fact, Nov. 11 I'm having the other done for a stereo pair.

 

RE: Ear Candy, posted on October 2, 2020 at 10:07:18
tweaker456
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 Tangram,this is a follow up to the discussion about wall plate screws but if I were you I would also hunt down titanium screws for the head shell also. Please keep in mind that the seemingly well respected Herbie of Herbie's Audio Lab which specializes in vibration control products loves titanium.


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

RE: Flat heads? Phono Carts need not apply,, posted on October 2, 2020 at 10:10:56
tweaker456
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 Funny B., I avoided the screw recently and after hearing the effect of a titanium wall plate screw in my system I'm a wonderin' if I would be better off with the screw. You will have to hunt down the screws, probably on EBAY on your own. If interested I'll try to find out exactly where my 6/32s came from as I did not see 6/32s in 1/2 inch on ebay.


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

RE: Based on your photo..., posted on October 2, 2020 at 10:11:39
tweaker456
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 Same old madisonears. Do you ever actually use them?


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

RE: Ear Candy, posted on October 2, 2020 at 10:53:50
Duster
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 I'd like to make clear my position on the topic. The issue simply has to do with using a superior fastener, and a basic "audio purists" goal of being non-magnetic. Brass is fine while stainless steel is considered a superior fastener. A magnetic soft steel or zinc screw that came with a contractors grade wall plate is not a deal breaker, and will likely sound little or no different than a superior fastener for the task. While titanium is considered the best option for use as a metal for vibration control purposes, it's a bit over the top when used for a carbon fiber AC outlet wall plate for an audio application. If finding a non-magnetic stainless steel screw that will fit the mounting screw threads of an AC outlet is a difficult effort, there is a Hubbell non-magnetic stainless steel AC outlet wall plate from Lowe's that includes a stainless steel screw for $1.69. If that seems too much to pay for a special screw, use any screw that will fit and don't worry about it.

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RE: Ear Candy, posted on October 2, 2020 at 11:54:54
6bq5
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 Please remember that not ALL stainless steel is amagnetic.
Check before you install...
Happy Listening

 

RE: Ear Candy, posted on October 2, 2020 at 12:01:04
Duster
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 True. The Hubbell product at Lowe's is non-magnetic.

 

RE: Based on your photo..., posted on October 2, 2020 at 15:40:14
madisonears
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C'mon, tweaker, that was a pretty mild joke. I knew you could take it.

Glad you think they were worth it. Even with all the other stuff I do to my stereo, I have a lot of difficulty accepting this outlet cover thing, even more so titanium screws, but I've been respectful and let most of it pass without snarky comments. Someday, perhaps, when there's nothing else left to fix, I'll try one.

For now, I have Duelund tinned copper wire, new drivers with new xovers, and Speakon connectors to try in my old basement speakers, and a Bluesound Node2i installation to tweak in the main system.

Peace,
Tom E


berate is 8 and benign is 9

 

Curious...., posted on October 3, 2020 at 03:14:10
alan m. kafton
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 Did you ever compare non-magnetic stainless to these titanium screws in this application? If so, it would be most interesting to find out their sonic differences. I find the use of superior materials fascinating. Thanks in advance.

 

RE: Here's some titanium head shell screws if they'll fit, posted on October 3, 2020 at 13:58:00
tweaker456
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 From ebay. McMaster has the flat head 6/32 1/2" for a receptacle cover and a receptacle that takes the American standard thread.


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

RE: "a bit over the top", posted on October 5, 2020 at 11:44:01
tweaker456
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 In my humble opinion I'd say it just a teeny weeny bit over the top to discourage people from the titanium screw tweak that they may get great benefit from for less than the price of a burrito where I live. What's over the top is the price of burritos.


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

RE: "a bit over the top", posted on October 5, 2020 at 12:41:11
Duster
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 It's a valid opinion. If you can't allow a fellow AA Inmate to disagree with a thing like that, you need to get a grip and tighten your wingnuts, man. Credibility is everything, so when a poster becomes fixated on the ultimate screw which simply will not provide more benefit vs. a stainless steel or even a brass screw, it makes my post about the carbon fiber wall plate seem like a questionable tweak. You have no idea how wonky it is to claim an expensive titanium screw is worth spending many audio dollars for, when some folks already may think $20 for a wall plate is a bit over the top.

 

RE: ChinaTiScrew, posted on October 10, 2020 at 12:25:15
tweaker456
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 aka CTS has what looks like the largest variety of titanium screws at reasonable prices available and are on aliexpress. Both metric and American standard. I have had a couple of things come from China in the last few weeks in a very reasonable amount of time. grade 2, gr2 looks to be the ticket.




So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

RE: Flat heads? Phono Carts need not apply,, posted on October 26, 2020 at 15:58:47
tweaker456
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 I got one for free with your name on it B.Scarpia if you want to try one.


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

RE: Curious...., posted on October 26, 2020 at 16:00:39
tweaker456
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 I'll be glad to send you one Alan since you have expressed curiosity. You can find out for yourself.


So let us stop talkin' falsely now, the hour's getting late --
Robert Allen Zimmerman

 

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