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Will the placement of casters on speaker stands degrade the performance

I recently purchased a new (used) pair of Magnapan 3.7i's.  They replaced a pair of 1.7's.  when I got the 1.7's I worked for weeks to get them tuned to the room.  At the end of that process, the 1.7's were like magic.  I am now going through the same process with the 3.7i's.  As I am getting older, the 3.7's (with Mye Stands) are much harder to move on my carpet.  My Question - Will placing casters under the stands degrade the sound quality and does anyone know the bolt and thread size for the Mye stands.  I would kindly appreciate knowledge, advice, opinion, etc.
Thanks in advance, js 
johnspain

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cd318
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15 years ago I would have said yes.

Today I would say no. Trying to move a heavy object like a Magnepan 3.7 by sheer movement of the panels is impossible.

Unless they were stood on an a sheet of glass covered in oil maybe.

In fact the wheels could help lower frame resonance so they may even sound better.

Everything else is also a big plus.
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