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In Reply to: RE: Carbon Fiber Wall Outlet Covers - Reprise posted by rivervalley817 on September 29, 2020 at 12:06:51
The guys that 'hear stuff', like different screws and wall plate materials are ADAMANT that this kind of detail makes 'A Big Difference'.
That's why I tongue-in-cheek suggested Beryllium or Depleted Uranium screws. As if 8$ or 10$ for a Titaium screw isn't enough!
Too much is never enough
Follow Ups:
Titanium screws are like $.50 a piece. It is true that you have to spend like 8 bucks to get 20 with shipping cost.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Alfred E. Neuman
page from McMaster CarrYou mean these guys get 10x what everybody ELSE gets?
Too much is never enough
Edits: 09/29/20
I did get to compare titanium screws in power supply caps to ss screws a long long time ago and the titanium sounded better. I must say pg that the inflation thing has me a bit worried. Prices should be sinking. Herbie rates titanium the best for vibration control.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Alfred E. Neuman
'a long long time ago'
so the screws are the same and you're aged meat?
[lyric tm]
be well,
Here's some flat head titanium. Let us know how they sound. 10 for $13 If these sound as much better than brass does as opposed to stainless it would be well worth it, IMHO. YMMV
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Alfred E. Neuman
Does the ALLOY of Titanium matter or is CP Okay?
You'll find the cost of a 6-4 alloy to be HUGE compared to CP.....
Too much is never enough
I don't know pg but let us know after you have listened to all the grades. According to the article below all are 99% titanium. It is likely a moot point since I summoned my star friends last night and they agreed to supply me with a few kryptonite wall plate screws, said to be the best sounding in the universe.
Likely before they come I will a-b brass and 99% titanium. If the titanium work out maybe we can get together and fund the manufacture of some titanium wall plates.
Titanium Grade 2 / UNS R50400
Description
Titanium Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 are commercially pure (99% minimum titanium). Each grade has slight variations in chemical composition that affect mechanical properties and design capability. The corrosion resistance is similar across all four grades. Titanium is light weight, exceptionally corrosion resistant and often exceeds the corrosion resistance of stainless steels in most environments. Of the four commercially pure (C.P.) titanium grades, Grade 2 is the alloy of choice for most industrial applications that require good ductility and corrosion resistance.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Alfred E. Neuman
Actually I may have made a bit of a mistake as ebay puts up lots of ss when I searched for titanium. They are pricey but not like McMaster. Below is an example. Like a dollar a piece, not $.50
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Alfred E. Neuman
'I tongue-in-cheek suggested Beryllium or Depleted Uranium screws'
those aren't a thing? man, this audiophile stuff can be hard!
'the guys that 'hear stuff' ... seem pretty sincere to me
no telling why they hear 'stuff' so I'll just take them at their word
some things seem logical, while others, not so much
just trying to discern the logic involved and this one kinda 'got away'
I'll let it turn over in my mind a bit more
regards,
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