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Replacing driver screws with brass screws
tobor007,No, are you? There are many useful improvements that speaker companies don't include with their speakers for reasons like cost, and aesthetics. 
Shipping. Hard Lesson.
OP should go back to that woman at UPS and beat the snot out of her. With her experience she should have known very well what was going to happen. Not excusable. 
A 300B single end triode and Tannoy Devons
Still looking for an amp Horacio? I think that one will do a good job at sane levels.  
Where do you buy your CDs these days?
Your son wanted Marches for Christmas?  
Where do you buy your CDs these days?
I have to say once more; if you are in a state like AZ where I am, and there are many Goodwill stores, (this state is packed with them) they are a rich resource for great CDs which are normally in mint condition. Yesterdays catch was Sam Cooke's g... 
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
cd318,What are you talking about? Who said anything about second guessing the speaker manufacturer? It's just a tweak, and it works. There is no way that it is going to "ruin" speakers unless it is not done with reasonable care which is easy. I di... 
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
Not too good for your lungs though... 
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
Huh? 
Where do you buy your CDs these days?
I buy ones that are new that I read about or old ones that I never got around to buying from Amazon, but I have bought many great CDs in mint condition, largely classical, some jazz and also some interesting rock and mixed etc from Goodwill. I do ... 
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
millercarbon,Maybe I'll bite the bullet and try that tape. I saw it online, but where do you get it from? 
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
georgehifi,Congrats! I’m so glad that you posted what you did and once again proved how much you don’t know. Appropriate that you should find common ground with kenjit, the biggest troll on audiogon.  
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
Hi Mapman,That is the reason that I was so surprised at the difference. I tighten my drivers on a regular basis, and had just done so 2 weeks ago, so they were tight before I changed to the brass. 
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
Millercarbon,Yes, all small things matter, and some matter a lot. I am now going to experiment with gasket material. I looked up the material that you are using...ouch! Pretty expensive. 
Replacing driver screws with brass screws
Thanks squeak. I read those threads just now. I guess as expected, some believers, some doubters. Very surprised to see Peter from PBN saying it could make no difference. He's a smart guy, but he's dead wrong in this case.  
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
aj523,I think that you made an absolutely wonderful choice that you won’t regret. They are one of the finest music reproducers that I have ever heard in more than 45 years. You’re a lucky man!