Quad 22L2

I saw replies of people having issues with the spikes... What was going on there? Bolts not threaded properly or inserts that spun? You can hold the inserts that the spikes screw into...

I use to do tool & die work many years back. I sold my speakers before tackling this issue. I did disclose the issue go the buyer though. So, either OD on the threaded spike was too big or the ID on the base inserts is too small. I tried contacting QUAD and got no where with this issue. It was so out of tolerance that attempting to screw in the spikes resulted in the base inserts unscrewing.
So, one might need to use the correct tap and chase out the threads on the inserts. This gets tricky since the inserts are a two piece assembly installed with a special 2 pin spanner wrench. One could possibly use a thread file to remove some material off of the spike - threads. This would most likely remove the brass plating though.
I ended up fabricating my own spikes using a smaller diameter brass threaded rod with nuts, washers on top and bottom. Less than ideal but it worked without looking corny.

Don't get any answers from companies using Chinese factories because they don't have any.

>>Don't get any answers from companies using Chinese factories because they don't have any.

Not always true. I needed help with a new base for a set of B&W PM1, which are built in China (something fell and damaged the original) and called B&W and got help instantly. Superb service. It's not about the location of the factory, it's about the service infrastructure that has been put in place by the company to take care of its customers.

Point taken.