JML
Headphoneus Supremus
When I went to try out the low-gain shunts on my Cantate, I realized that one of the 8 small flat-head screws that hold the top plate in place, under the corner post caps, was too short to enter the threaded portion of the corner post.
Jan Meier doesn't have spares, and so I contacted Shanling, in China, to get their specs. They told me these are flat-head M3 x. 5 x 7 mm screws. So I ordered a bunch of replacements from Fastener Express.
I used M3 x .5 x 8 mm stainless, with a Phillips #1 recess. But I ordered other sizes and recess fittings to try, and so I have extras. I have on hand the stainless in 10 and 12 mm lengths, and black hex-key fitting alloy screws (stronger) in 8, 10, and 12 mm. These are about $3 for 50 screws, on average. The OEM screws are not as long as I was told -- they're more like 6 mm at best. Any of these screws will work fine, and the heads are all hidden under the corner post caps, so the color is meaningless. The stainless are not magnetic (the originals are attracted to a magnet).
I don't need all that I have on hand. So I'll be happy to send any Meier amp owner a set of 8 screws, until I run out of what I don't need for my use, if you cover my costs of shipping. Just send me a PM and I'll send you my address; if you then send me a small padded envelope with your return address and sufficient postage affixed (figure 3 first-class stamps), I'll send out the screws to you.
I also recommend use of an antiseize compound on the screws. I use Lanolube, which is a pure lanolin grease used for gauging, tapping, etc. With such small screws, you don't want them to gall and seize on the aluminum threads of the corner posts (I also used it on the threaded rod under the caps).
Jan Meier doesn't have spares, and so I contacted Shanling, in China, to get their specs. They told me these are flat-head M3 x. 5 x 7 mm screws. So I ordered a bunch of replacements from Fastener Express.
I used M3 x .5 x 8 mm stainless, with a Phillips #1 recess. But I ordered other sizes and recess fittings to try, and so I have extras. I have on hand the stainless in 10 and 12 mm lengths, and black hex-key fitting alloy screws (stronger) in 8, 10, and 12 mm. These are about $3 for 50 screws, on average. The OEM screws are not as long as I was told -- they're more like 6 mm at best. Any of these screws will work fine, and the heads are all hidden under the corner post caps, so the color is meaningless. The stainless are not magnetic (the originals are attracted to a magnet).
I don't need all that I have on hand. So I'll be happy to send any Meier amp owner a set of 8 screws, until I run out of what I don't need for my use, if you cover my costs of shipping. Just send me a PM and I'll send you my address; if you then send me a small padded envelope with your return address and sufficient postage affixed (figure 3 first-class stamps), I'll send out the screws to you.
I also recommend use of an antiseize compound on the screws. I use Lanolube, which is a pure lanolin grease used for gauging, tapping, etc. With such small screws, you don't want them to gall and seize on the aluminum threads of the corner posts (I also used it on the threaded rod under the caps).
