Sumiko Flux Buster Demagnetizer

I meant to add that I do not mean to rain on anyone's parade who hears a benefit from fluxbusting.  Go for it, carefully.

lewm

If you have been demagnetizing MM cartridges, it is a minor miracle that you have not yet perceptibly damaged one, since most would agree it is dangerous to the magnet, much more so than with an MC cartridge.

It's no miracle at all, @lewm although, with MM, the stylus must be removed first.

The following is a quote from Sumiko Flux Buster Instructions.

‘When the magnetically permeable components of a transducer become magnetized, performance can be degraded. Magnetization of a moving coil former (armature) can be heard as a loss of dynamics, degradation of image, “mushiness,” or a combination of these symptoms. Magnetization of pole pieces can also cause similar problems in the fixed coil cartridge.

‘The performance of step-up transformers for moving coil cartridges can also suffer when their formers become magnetized.

Always follow your manufacturer’s recommendations in regards to using any device that might alter its sound.

‘When I used the Sumiko, I did think about the possibility of harm. The worst thing that could have happened was I would have to get a new cartridge. I was okay with that.

Thanks to all, I learned something new from your input.

Joe Nies

Whether needed or not, I don’t think degaussing a SUT could harm it.

@joenies  You have stated  ‘Thanks to all for their input on this subject. I was hoping for more input on what people are using today to degauss their systems.

I hope you found the mention of the Phasemation Degauss Device a useful pointer.

At present as a OP and Contributor you are seemingly the only individual making it known you are familiar with  experience of Degauss Tracks on a Test Recording and a Degauss Plug in device.

The Sumiko Sales Spiel from the era of the Flux Buster production, makes a reference to distinct perception being present of a 'mushiness'.

Some of the responses from other contributors to your Thread are also with a 'distinct perception being present of a 'mushiness'.

If not 'mushy', certainly not formed on a 'Solid Ground' of experiences encountered.

It is best to make a good foundation prior to laying a Cornerstone.

The Experts have made it known past and present magnetised material will be present, to which degree is the unknown, as each case of magnetism present is certainly not being measured.

Does a Degauss Plug In Device or a Degauss Test Track produce superior results to each other, if compared in methodology.

I will stick with a Plug In Degauss Device, the demonstration of usage has left a indelible memory for being quite impressive.

In this Thread 'until the present' it does appear only one 'being the OP' can answer if a Plug In vs Test Track is offering the impression that is desired to be maintained.

At a wild punt, as the Thread is about the impression made from the usage of a Plug In device. I would think the answer will not be too much of a Surprise.