In my experience, most cassette problems are caused by the shell: warpage, poor bearing manufacture or lubrication, binding of tape pack with the interior of the cassette shell. Yes, the best remedy for squeaky cassettes, IMO, is transferring the tape & hubs into new screw-type shells. --Jeff --------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Carroll - Mastering Engineer Bluefield Mastering, Inc. - Raleigh NC Phone 919.859.0102 www.bluefieldmastering.com ---------------------------------------------------------------