Magnetization & Demagnetization any conclusions?

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.

Pedrillo,"my man"!Hope there IS a HE-2008 in NYC,and we can say hello again!!Yes,you are correct!!HUMIDITY problem at my pal's place!
My problem, often times,is I am posting during work hours,and on the fly!!One reason for spelling errors,and many stupid posts!-:)
Best.

Sirspeedy, the Talisman comes with Lloyd Walker's satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied with what it does for you, send it back to Lloyd within 30 days in original condition and he'll refund your purchase price. (I recommend buying directly from Walker Audio, payment by check only.) Not much downside risk here.

As to use, I use it with the LP on the turntable and follow Lloyd's instructions (posted on his web site), keeping the Talisman always in my left hand well away from the cartridge.
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SirSpeedy,

I have used the Talisman. It works, though probably not as well as the (more powerful) Furutech.

I used it as instructed by Walker and described by Rushton. It would indeed work just as well away from the TT and I agree that would be safer. Good suggestion.

I now use an AC-powered machine tools demagnifier. It's vastly more powerful than a Talisman and notably more effective too. Probably similar to a Furutech, since it's the same technology. Mine's a bit tricky to use and it would destroy a cartridge in a heartbeat, so I'm reluctant to recommend it on a public forum.

As Mothra said, you don't want to use these high powered magnetic devices anywhere near a cartridge (or other components). We demag our discs in another room, well away from the system. It's no hardship since with a field this strong they apparently need treating only once, as Furutech also claims. We demag before cleaning so there's really no time spent at all. I demag several discs while one is on the RCM.

Doug