Magnetization & Demagnetization any conclusions?

Well, that was the point I was trying to make. The Talisman and the Ionoclast do two separate operations. The post of Mapleshade's response read to me like they were saying that the devices that address magnetics didn't work as well as the Ionoclast. But the Ionoclast only addresses static. Don't use a screwdriver to drive a nail.

Well,as of now my own plan of attack is set!Since I have to go over to my friend's home(who owns the Furutech)to pick up my Phantom,when it comes in,I will definitely bring some of my Lp's along.He has many of the same records,so we will do a controlled comparison.
I will make sure he runs his humidifier continuously,and has had a safe seting for a few days.
I am sure I will find the responses here consistent.BUT I still have the HOTS for the Furutech disc flattener,which of course is a different story,but "IT" floats my boat in the accessory arena.
Best.

Sirspeedy,
What humidifier does your friend own?
If it is the ultrasonic type you will want to let him know that it leaves a calcium deposit on everything in the room if the machine is not maintained properly. My unit has a small container within the unit that gets filled with some kind of substance to reduce the calcium from spreading into the room.
The best humidifier available is the one that has rotating disks that sit in a reservoir of water and a fan blowing the air around the disks to humidify the air. It is the venta I believe. Keeping our rooms humid also effects our health so it is an important issue.

Pedrillo,I have no idea what unit he owns,but he did look seriously at the issue.The unit he got (for an apartment)is made in Germany,and cost him five hundred bucks.I must assume it is very good.The problem is that my friend lives on the 22nd story of a high rise.The dryness/static level is so bad,that just touching his equipment can lead to major static discharge,which the woofers don't like.He has solved the problem,with 24/7 humidifier usage,but since I know him since junior high school,I can guarantee you he will not keep a regular vigil.I DO keep pounding him to do so,since he has got magnificent equipment.He claims he is doing so now.
Best(btw,your table project looks amazing).

How about the possibility of placing some kind of wand,or attachment to a record cleaning machine(easy DIY project)that can kill two birds with one stone(glue a Talisman,or magnets,or whatever)?Any thoughts?I'd love this,as I believe there is too much "tweakery" between LP play already!Of course that is just my own lazyness!!
Thanks