Magnetization & Demagnetization any conclusions?

Sorry, Bob. It works, so there must be magnetic particles.

Interesting that we know that 'demagging does not add anything to an LP that would cause brightness', for example, but we don't know why it works and, again, speculate that the 'demagging' reduces stray magnetic fields on materials that can't possibly have magnetic fields, not withstanding the claims made by the suppliers of the demagnetizers, that rust has magnetic properties.
Has anybody attempted to measure the 'stray magnetic' field? Use an unshielded compass. If it isn't deflected, then the magnetic field, if it exists, is too small to make any impression on the magnetic cartridge. If it were and we can't detect it, then why doesn't the earth's magnetic field disturb the magnetic crtridge - it is stronger, after all.
Of course, then, perhaps the orientation of the cartridge relative to the earth's magnetic field should be audible.
I haven't heard any difference in sound when my turntable is oriented N-S or E-W.
Perhaps you have Dan_ed or Dougdeacon?

Call me skeptical.

Bob P.

OK,I'm getting sold on the Talisman(much less money,and real estate than the Furutech,which my friend still loves btw).
A few questions on it...Doug,do you use the Talisman?If so,do you use it away from turntable?I don't like the idea of usage near my cartridge!
As to the Furutech,my own experience was specifically my own set of tastes,and on some discs there was a definite improvement.The personal friend of mine owning it has major static issues in his apartment during cold weather.No amount of dehumidifying in room,or any type of audio accessories has helped this.This could very well have impinged the Furutech performance,in my case,and I am in NO way trying to voice anything other than an opinion about the device.
At the asking price,and especially with the amount of room it takes up,it just does not interest me(that's just me).
YET based on my regard for some posters here,I must look really hard at the Talisman,as long as it takes up less space than a tennis court,AND it appears to cost about as much as a nice two hour indoor block of court time.What's not to like?
BTW,would this negate the need for my RD-2 CD demag unit?
Thanks.

a bulk tape eraser is waaaay too powerful to use near a cartridge. It would be like lighting a candle with a flame thrower.

Sirspeedy,
You mentioned --- "No amount of dehumidifying in room,or any type of audio accessories____" --- I hope you meant humidify, in the winter the homes get dry and don't need dehumidification but the opposite. I'm sure it was a typo but just in case not thought I would point that out.