Source for 1/4-20 spikes - solid brass, US made

drumminman
drumminman Posts: 3,396
edited August 2011 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
http://meniscusaudio.com/extra-points-p-208.html

$21 for a set of 8. I think I may buy a set.
"Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited July 2011
    I bought a set.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2011
    How's the quality?
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    Get a local machinist to make some to your specs.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited July 2011
    Those look good for the money. For something a bit more check out myesound points and pads.

    In either case spikes are worth it.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited July 2011
    MyeSound doesn't offer 1/4-20 points anymore.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    Here's another alternative for SPIKES.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,924
    edited July 2011
    decal wrote: »
    Here's another alternative for SPIKES.

    most of these are the very same spikes that Madisound and parts express sell. Most on here do not care for them, although I've had a good experience with them
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited July 2011
    Also a great place to stock up on mystery glop!

    http://meniscusaudio.com/mystery-glop-p-909.html
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2011
    brgman wrote: »
    Also a great place to stock up on mystery glop!

    http://meniscusaudio.com/mystery-glop-p-909.html

    I've seen that stuff and wondered what it's made of. How toxic do you suppose it is? Wonder if it out gasses toxic stuff?:eek:

    What would it be used for, some kind of dampening?
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited July 2011
    I was hoping someone would know what it was also.If it came from an Onkyo speaker mfg facility it must be used somewhere in the process.dampening like you said was my first guess.It may be part of a lacquer mix as well i guess.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • intangible
    intangible Posts: 262
    edited August 2011
    I purchased a set of these, which worked very well, and, after I told them that a couple were more scratched up than I expected when they asked for feedback, they send me another pair already brushed up unprompted. Plus they put peppermints in their packages. :) I figured I should rep them up, they seem like good folk.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited August 2011
    Just a quick question. Spikes as used for carpet, should they not be Sharp As to penitrate the carpet and pad so they reach the sub floor? I see the " rounded" ones if I'm correct they would be good for wood or tile flooring ( if I understand correctly). Have I got that right? This is to be one of my next little projects. Also courious about length for carpet use, have rta 12's and if placed at the corners of the risers it seems they might be unstable. Has anyone done this and is this a prob? Thanks.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
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    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
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  • intangible
    intangible Posts: 262
    edited August 2011
    Yes, for carpet use you would want to purchase a pair with sharp points to pierce through to the subflooring; those are intended for hardwood use. I have not seen an RTA-12 in person, but if the riser is hollow like the SDA-2A, then F1nut has in the past recommended gluing wooden blocks into the corners to put the spikes in, which seems like a very sensible suggestion.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited August 2011
    Didnt know they might be hollow. Thanks for the insite. Realy liked those " stands " with the points, thou I bet they are expensive. The glued block idea might work ( if placed on the outside of the risers) might help wiith the stability concerns as well.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited August 2011
    Polk confirmed the risers on the RTA 12'S ARE INDEED HOLLOW , SO POINTS OR OUTRIGERS WON'T WORK WITHOUT MODIFING ( WITH WOOD BLOCKS) OR REPLACING THE RISERS WITH SOLID WOOD OR MDF.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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