any comments on demagnitizing cds ?


i have a furutech demagnetizer, model rd2. i saw one selling on audiogon recently and it reminded me that is gathering dust on the shelf.

i used it a few times and found that cds which i found annoying to my ears sounded more annoying after an application with the rd2.

when i used it with other cds, i heard less noise, but the result was too much detail.

does anyone have favorable results demagnetizing cds ?
mrtennis
I own the Furutech RD2 and have only found it to be positive in my system. I sometimes get lazy and neglect it, but it always lowers the noise floor resulting in a smoother, more detailed presentation. I find it better when I do both sides of the disc, but oftentimes demag only one. I use a Marigo Mat and would have to go through four cycles to be thorough...lol....I always use it when friends are present!
Mr. T I don't know where you've been before joining us recently, but you are now the busiest man on Audiogon. Keep 'em coming, it's fun. I just wish Slappy was still around to chime in.
I've tried the Furutech and hear very SMALL improvements, sometimes I hear nada. Ont the other hand I now use a Nespa Pro light machine and hear HUGE... improvements.
Leec, I would agree generally. I have reduced my treatments with the Furutech to once on either side and hear no improvements after that. The Nespa, cleaning originals, and duplicating them have all given greater improvements. I also use my AudioDesk trimmer only on sacds along with cleaning and the Nespa.
And plastic is demagnetized how?
Plus the ones and zeros layer is either aluminum or gold of which neither are magnetic.
Please...