Sumiko Flux Buster Demagnetizer

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.     

@pindac Yes, thank you for sharing your hands on experience with the community and myself on this subject. It’s always nice to get positive feedback instead of negative. I accept both. It’s also nice to hear from people that have actually used these devices. That how you learn.

The plug in device I used worked so much better on the cartridges and SUT than the test LP. The benefit of the LP is it is so easy to use and will degauss the complete audio chain. Cartridges, Cables and Electronics.

I also use 2 degaussing CD’s periodically. The Sheffield/XLO Test and Burn-in CD and Sheffield MDMS System Conditioning and Degaussing CD. These CD’s will also degauss the complete audio chain.

The LP and CD’s will not hurt your system. They’re just frequencies. I believe every audio tool box should have at least one of them in their box of tools. I really enjoy having audio tools (toys) in my collection.

Thank you and all for your input.

Joe Nies

I used the wrong terminology a few time describing what these devices and LP’s do.

‘They degauss the device or system not demagnetize them.

‘Joe Nies