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Replacing driver screws with brass screws

There was some discussion about this on Millercarbon's thread about the Moab speakers, and I wanted to pursue the subject further without interfering with his thread.
As I stated there, I have heard about this practice for quite a few years, but never tried it because it seemed like one of those lunatic fringe ideas; and even though I actually really enjoy trying tweaks, and have found many of them effective, I just was not prepared for what this one did for the music coming out of my speakers. 
Specifically, it improved the detail in ambient trails, focus in general, complex harmonics in voices and stringed instruments, and instrumental separation. It is not subtle, and it is immediately noticeable.
So, I am curious to know how many of you out there have tried this, and what your experience has been.
Thanks, John  
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thecarpathian
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roxy,
If the fO.q tape is more than you’re willing to spend right now, there are other vibration damping tapes on the market for less.
I cannot vouch for the efficacy of any of them, as I have never used any, compared them, nor heard a system with them in it.
So maybe try a cheaper tape, and if you feel it makes a positive difference, go for the fO.q tape in the future.
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theaudiotweak
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In 2002 I started a thread on Audiogon about modifing my Dunlavy SC4s included were replacing all the ferrous fasteners with brass including rebuilding and taking the crossovers outboard. Coating the inside walls with Cascade V Bloc a sealer that dried like concrete..a big improvement.  Tom
rbstehno
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Souljasmooth- If you read millercarbon’s Tekton thread, he replied that he was “amazed” at the improvement this little tweak made: “Yes roxy54, and now you see how amazing one seemingly minor little tweak can be” when most people hear nothing or very little if anything.
Also, this is from a person that thinks his moabs are better than the (in MC’s words), top of the line million dollar Wilson speakers, (but Wilson doesn’t make a million dollar speaker, he just used it for exaggerating purposes), so his hearing is questionable at best.
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