Magnetization & Demagnetization any conclusions?

Sirspeedy,
Thanks for sharing, I like the 2.2 and look forward to getting the phantom some day.

Has anyone measured the magnetism of the record before and after putting it in the machine. Those meters are fairly cheap.

If there really is a random magnetic field in the LP, it will manifest as noise as the magnetic field is moved past the MC cartridge, much like tape hiss as tape moves past a tape head.

However it will be at a much lower level! So if y'all are hearing a reduced background noise after treatment, I would give the magnetic field idea some credence.

The only problem is, static charges will be interpreted by the cartridges as random changes in voltage (IOW, noise) as well! I would expect wood and plastic body cartridges to be more susceptible... Interesting topic. I don't have any sort of instrumentation that I would deem sensitive enough to sort any of this out, so for me it remains an intellectual challenge; apparently one that is audible. Sheesh.

Why not support the arm so that the stylus is just out of contact with the LP. Turn up the volume, and what do you hear? Probably a little noise. Now start the platter. What do you hear? If the noise doesn't change the LP is not magnetized.

That is how I would describe it. Lower noise floor which allows one to better hear separation of the notes and stuff. This is definitely in the realm of insanity and one will get much more of an impact by properly cleaning their records. But I find the 10 or 15 seconds it takes is worth it, and I have yet to find a record that needs an additional treatment. Nor do I find any difference in static behaviors. I.e., I still have to use my zerostat gun.